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How far is Tachileik from Chengdu?

The distance between Chengdu (Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport) and Tachileik (Tachilek Airport) is 738 miles / 1188 kilometers / 642 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chengdu (CTU) to Tachileik (THL) is 1004 miles / 1616 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 43 minutes.

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport – Tachilek Airport

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738
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1188
Kilometers
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642
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
1 h 53 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
129 kg

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Distance from Chengdu to Tachileik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 738.490 miles
  • 1188.484 kilometers
  • 641.730 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
  • 740.778 miles
  • 1192.166 kilometers
  • 643.718 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 Tachileik?

The estimated flight time from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Tachilek Airport is 1 hour and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Tachilek Airport (THL)

On average, flying from Chengdu to Tachileik generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 284 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chengdu to Tachileik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Tachilek Airport (THL).

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 Tachilek Airport
City: Tachileik
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: THL
ICAO Code: VYTL
Coordinates: 20°29′1″N, 99°56′7″E