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How far is Tachileik from Chengdu?

The distance between Chengdu (Chengdu Tianfu International Airport) and Tachileik (Tachilek Airport) is 733 miles / 1179 kilometers / 637 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chengdu (TFU) to Tachileik (THL) is 993 miles / 1598 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 22 minutes.

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport – Tachilek Airport

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733
Miles
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1179
Kilometers
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637
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
1 h 53 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
128 kg

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Distance from Chengdu to Tachileik

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chengdu to Tachileik. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 732.653 miles
  • 1179.090 kilometers
  • 636.658 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
  • 734.804 miles
  • 1182.553 kilometers
  • 638.528 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 Tachileik?

The estimated flight time from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Tachilek Airport is 1 hour and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Tachilek Airport (THL)

On average, flying from Chengdu to Tachileik generates about 128 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 128 kilograms equals 282 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 Tachileik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Tachilek Airport (THL).

Airport information

Origin Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
City: Chengdu
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: TFU
ICAO Code: ZUTF
Coordinates: 30°18′45″N, 104°26′28″E
Destination Tachilek Airport
City: Tachileik
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: THL
ICAO Code: VYTL
Coordinates: 20°29′1″N, 99°56′7″E