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Distance from Buenos Aires to Shiyan

Straight line

18,997 km
11,804 mi · 10,258 NM

By road

12,002 km
7,458 mi

Travel time

140 h 38 min
flight ≈ 24 h 15 min

Direction

E 99°
initial bearing

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How far is Buenos Aires from Shiyan?

Buenos Aires (Argentina) and Shiyan (China) are very far apart: 18,997 km in a straight line, that is 11,804 miles or 10,258 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Buenos Aires to Shiyan is 12,002 km (7,458 miles), about 140 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Buenos Aires, Shiyan lies to the east (initial bearing 99°). The route crosses from Argentina into China. The halfway point is at -10.2176°, 33.0553°.

A direct flight would take about 24 h 15 min (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 Buenos Aires from Shiyan?

By road it is 12,002 km (7,458 miles) from Buenos Aires to Shiyan; in a straight line it is 18,997 km (11,804 miles).

How long is the drive from Buenos Aires to Shiyan?

About 140 h 38 min on the fastest route (12,002 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shiyan from Buenos Aires?

Shiyan is to the east of Buenos Aires, at an initial bearing of 99°.

How long is the flight from Buenos Aires to Shiyan?

A direct flight would take about 24 h 15 min 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.