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How far is Chengdu from Moscow?

The distance between Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport) and Chengdu (Chengdu Tianfu International Airport) is 3650 miles / 5874 kilometers / 3172 nautical miles.

Vnukovo International Airport – Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

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Distance from Moscow to Chengdu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3649.703 miles
  • 5873.628 kilometers
  • 3171.505 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
  • 3643.118 miles
  • 5863.030 kilometers
  • 3165.783 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 Moscow to Chengdu?

The estimated flight time from Vnukovo International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is 7 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

On average, flying from Moscow to Chengdu generates about 413 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 413 kilograms equals 910 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Moscow to Chengdu

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

Airport information

Origin Vnukovo International Airport
City: Moscow
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: VKO
ICAO Code: UUWW
Coordinates: 55°35′29″N, 37°15′41″E
Destination 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