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How far is Chengdu from Frankfurt?

The distance between Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) and Chengdu (Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport) is 4865 miles / 7829 kilometers / 4228 nautical miles.

Frankfurt Airport – Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

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Distance from Frankfurt to Chengdu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4864.991 miles
  • 7829.444 kilometers
  • 4227.561 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
  • 4854.456 miles
  • 7812.490 kilometers
  • 4218.407 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 Frankfurt to Chengdu?

The estimated flight time from Frankfurt Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is 9 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)

On average, flying from Frankfurt to Chengdu generates about 566 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 566 kilograms equals 1 248 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Frankfurt to Chengdu

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

Airport information

Origin Frankfurt Airport
City: Frankfurt
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: FRA
ICAO Code: EDDF
Coordinates: 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″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

Airlines flying from Frankfurt (FRA) to Chengdu (CTU)

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