How far is Chengdu from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Chengdu (Chengdu Tianfu International Airport) is 4973 miles / 8003 kilometers / 4321 nautical miles.

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)

• 4973.047 miles
• 8003.343 kilometers
• 4321.459 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

• 4962.328 miles
• 7986.093 kilometers
• 4312.146 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 Tianfu International Airport is 9 hours and 54 minutes.

What is the time difference between Zurich and Chengdu?

The time difference between Zurich and Chengdu is 7 hours. Chengdu is 7 hours ahead of Zurich.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

On average, flying from Zurich to Chengdu generates about 580 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 580 kilograms equals 1 279 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 Tianfu International Airport (TFU).

Airport information

Origin	Zurich Airport
City:	Zurich
Country:	Switzerland
IATA Code:	ZRH
ICAO Code:	LSZH
Coordinates:	47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E

Destination	Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
City:	Chengdu
Country:	China
IATA Code:	TFU
ICAO Code:	ZUTF
Coordinates:	30°18′45″N, 104°26′28″E