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Distance from Cardiff to Tai’an

Straight line

8,692 km
5,401 mi · 4,693 NM

By road

10,710 km
6,655 mi

Travel time

127 h 13 min
flight ≈ 11 h 22 min

Direction

NE 45°
initial bearing

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How far is Cardiff from Tai’an?

Cardiff (United Kingdom) and Tai’an (China) are very far apart: 8,692 km in a straight line, that is 5,401 miles or 4,693 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cardiff to Tai’an is 10,710 km (6,655 miles), about 127 h 13 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Cardiff, Tai’an lies to the north-east (initial bearing 45°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 62.0158°, 69.6302°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 22 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 Cardiff from Tai’an?

By road it is 10,710 km (6,655 miles) from Cardiff to Tai’an; in a straight line it is 8,692 km (5,401 miles).

How long is the drive from Cardiff to Tai’an?

About 127 h 13 min on the fastest route (10,710 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tai’an from Cardiff?

Tai’an is to the north-east of Cardiff, at an initial bearing of 45°.

How long is the flight from Cardiff to Tai’an?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 22 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.