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How far is London from Chengdu?

The distance between Chengdu (Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport) and London (London Stansted Airport) is 5130 miles / 8255 kilometers / 4458 nautical miles.

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport – London Stansted 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)
  • 5129.713 miles
  • 8255.472 kilometers
  • 4457.599 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
  • 5118.497 miles
  • 8237.422 kilometers
  • 4447.852 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 Stansted Airport is 10 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and London Stansted Airport (STN)

On average, flying from Chengdu to London generates about 601 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 601 kilograms equals 1 324 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 Stansted Airport (STN).

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 Stansted Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: STN
ICAO Code: EGSS
Coordinates: 51°53′5″N, 0°14′5″E