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How far is Xichang from London?

The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Xichang (Xichang Qingshan Airport) is 5242 miles / 8437 kilometers / 4555 nautical miles.

London Heathrow Airport – Xichang Qingshan Airport

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Distance from London to Xichang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5242.204 miles
  • 8436.510 kilometers
  • 4555.351 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
  • 5231.556 miles
  • 8419.374 kilometers
  • 4546.098 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 London to Xichang?

The estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport to Xichang Qingshan Airport is 10 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC)

On average, flying from London to Xichang generates about 616 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 616 kilograms equals 1 357 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Xichang

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC).

Airport information

Origin London Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W
Destination Xichang Qingshan Airport
City: Xichang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XIC
ICAO Code: ZUXC
Coordinates: 27°59′20″N, 102°11′2″E