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How far is Chengdu from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Chengdu (Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport) is 1061 miles / 1707 kilometers / 922 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Chengdu (CTU) is 1248 miles / 2008 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 29 minutes.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

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1061
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1707
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922
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Distance from Shanghai to Chengdu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1060.860 miles
  • 1707.288 kilometers
  • 921.862 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
  • 1058.747 miles
  • 1703.889 kilometers
  • 920.026 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 Shanghai to Chengdu?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is 2 hours and 30 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Chengdu?

There is no time difference between Shanghai and Chengdu.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Chengdu generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 341 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Chengdu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PVG
ICAO Code: ZSPD
Coordinates: 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″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