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How far is Chengdu from Seoul?

The distance between Seoul (Seoul Incheon International Airport) and Chengdu (Chengdu Tianfu International Airport) is 1353 miles / 2178 kilometers / 1176 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seoul (ICN) to Chengdu (TFU) is 1960 miles / 3155 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 5 minutes.

Seoul Incheon International Airport – Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

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1353
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2178
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1176
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Distance from Seoul to Chengdu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1353.053 miles
  • 2177.527 kilometers
  • 1175.771 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
  • 1350.967 miles
  • 2174.170 kilometers
  • 1173.958 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 Seoul to Chengdu?

The estimated flight time from Seoul Incheon International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

On average, flying from Seoul to Chengdu generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seoul to Chengdu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU).

Airport information

Origin Seoul Incheon International Airport
City: Seoul
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: ICN
ICAO Code: RKSI
Coordinates: 37°27′36″N, 126°26′26″E
Destination Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
City: Chengdu
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: TFU
ICAO Code: ZUTF
Coordinates: 30°18′45″N, 104°26′28″E