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How far is Chengdu from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Chengdu (Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport) is 4939 miles / 7949 kilometers / 4292 nautical miles.

Zurich Airport – Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

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Distance from Zurich to Chengdu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4939.205 miles
  • 7948.879 kilometers
  • 4292.051 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
  • 4928.492 miles
  • 7931.640 kilometers
  • 4282.743 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 Zurich to Chengdu?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is 9 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)

On average, flying from Zurich to Chengdu generates about 576 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 576 kilograms equals 1 270 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zurich to Chengdu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).

Airport information

Origin Zurich Airport
City: Zurich
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: ZRH
ICAO Code: LSZH
Coordinates: 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E
Destination Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
City: Chengdu
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CTU
ICAO Code: ZUUU
Coordinates: 30°34′42″N, 103°56′49″E