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How far is Chengdu from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Chengdu (Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport) is 1033 miles / 1662 kilometers / 898 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Chengdu (CTU) is 1205 miles / 1940 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 56 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

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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)
  • 1032.947 miles
  • 1662.367 kilometers
  • 897.607 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
  • 1030.891 miles
  • 1659.058 kilometers
  • 895.820 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 Hongqiao International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is 2 hours and 27 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Chengdu?

There is no time difference between Shanghai and Chengdu.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Chengdu generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 337 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SHA
ICAO Code: ZSSS
Coordinates: 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″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