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How far is Shanghai from Chengdu?

The distance between Chengdu (Chengdu Tianfu International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 1034 miles / 1664 kilometers / 898 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chengdu (TFU) to Shanghai (PVG) is 1213 miles / 1952 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 52 minutes.

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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Distance from Chengdu to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1033.867 miles
  • 1663.847 kilometers
  • 898.406 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
  • 1031.824 miles
  • 1660.560 kilometers
  • 896.631 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 Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 2 hours and 27 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chengdu and Shanghai?

There is no time difference between Chengdu and Shanghai.

Flight carbon footprint between Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

On average, flying from Chengdu to Shanghai generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 337 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 Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PVG
ICAO Code: ZSPD
Coordinates: 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E