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How far is Chengdu from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Chengdu (Chengdu Tianfu International Airport) is 960 miles / 1545 kilometers / 834 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Beijing (PEK) to Chengdu (TFU) is 1158 miles / 1864 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 4 minutes.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Chengdu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 960.308 miles
  • 1545.467 kilometers
  • 834.485 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
  • 960.288 miles
  • 1545.434 kilometers
  • 834.467 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 Beijing to Chengdu?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.

What is the time difference between Beijing and Chengdu?

There is no time difference between Beijing and Chengdu.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

On average, flying from Beijing to Chengdu generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 326 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Beijing to Chengdu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Capital International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PEK
ICAO Code: ZBAA
Coordinates: 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″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