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How far is Chengdu from Wellington?

The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Chengdu (Chengdu Tianfu International Airport) is 6665 miles / 10727 kilometers / 5792 nautical miles.

Wellington International Airport – Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

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Distance from Wellington to Chengdu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6665.185 miles
  • 10726.576 kilometers
  • 5791.888 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
  • 6676.423 miles
  • 10744.661 kilometers
  • 5801.653 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 Wellington to Chengdu?

The estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is 13 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

On average, flying from Wellington to Chengdu generates about 808 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 808 kilograms equals 1 781 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wellington to Chengdu

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

Airport information

Origin Wellington International Airport
City: Wellington
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WLG
ICAO Code: NZWN
Coordinates: 41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″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