How far is Chengdu from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Chengdu (Chengdu Tianfu International Airport) is 1006 miles / 1619 kilometers / 874 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Chengdu (TFU) is 1184 miles / 1905 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 19 minutes.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Chengdu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Chengdu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1006.017 miles
- 1619.027 kilometers
- 874.205 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 1004.031 miles
- 1615.831 kilometers
- 872.479 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to Chengdu?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is 2 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Chengdu?
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Chengdu generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 333 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Chengdu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E |
| Destination | Chengdu Tianfu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chengdu |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | TFU |
| ICAO Code: | ZUTF |
| Coordinates: | 30°18′45″N, 104°26′28″E |