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Distance from Bristol to Tianjin

Straight line

8,395 km
5,217 mi · 4,533 NM

By road

10,399 km
6,461 mi

Travel time

123 h 58 min
flight ≈ 11 h

Direction

NE 44°
initial bearing

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How far is Bristol from Tianjin?

Bristol (United Kingdom) and Tianjin (China) are very far apart: 8,395 km in a straight line, that is 5,217 miles or 4,533 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bristol to Tianjin is 10,399 km (6,461 miles), about 123 h 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Bristol, Tianjin lies to the north-east (initial bearing 44°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 63.1971°, 67.9334°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Bristol from Tianjin?

By road it is 10,399 km (6,461 miles) from Bristol to Tianjin; in a straight line it is 8,395 km (5,217 miles).

How long is the drive from Bristol to Tianjin?

About 123 h 58 min on the fastest route (10,399 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tianjin from Bristol?

Tianjin is to the north-east of Bristol, at an initial bearing of 44°.

How long is the flight from Bristol to Tianjin?

A direct flight would take about 11 h at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.