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How far is London from Chengdu?

The distance between Chengdu (Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport) and London (London Gatwick Airport) is 5171 miles / 8322 kilometers / 4493 nautical miles.

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport – London Gatwick Airport

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Distance from Chengdu to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5170.991 miles
  • 8321.903 kilometers
  • 4493.468 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
  • 5159.672 miles
  • 8303.687 kilometers
  • 4483.632 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 Chengdu to London?

The estimated flight time from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 10 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

On average, flying from Chengdu to London generates about 606 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 606 kilograms equals 1 336 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chengdu to London

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W