How far is Shanghai from Chengdu?
The distance between Chengdu (Chengdu Tianfu International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 1006 miles / 1619 kilometers / 874 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chengdu (TFU) to Shanghai (SHA) is 1183 miles / 1904 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 19 minutes.
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
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Distance from Chengdu to Shanghai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chengdu to Shanghai. 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 Chengdu to Shanghai?
The estimated flight time from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 2 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chengdu and Shanghai?
Flight carbon footprint between Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
On average, flying from Chengdu to Shanghai 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 Chengdu to Shanghai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
Airport information
| Origin | Chengdu Tianfu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chengdu |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | TFU |
| ICAO Code: | ZUTF |
| Coordinates: | 30°18′45″N, 104°26′28″E |
| Destination | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E |