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Distance from Cardiff to Tianjin

Straight line

8,422 km
5,233 mi · 4,547 NM

By road

10,450 km
6,494 mi

Travel time

124 h 39 min
flight ≈ 11 h 2 min

Direction

NE 44°
initial bearing

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How far is Cardiff from Tianjin?

Cardiff (United Kingdom) and Tianjin (China) are very far apart: 8,422 km in a straight line, that is 5,233 miles or 4,547 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cardiff to Tianjin is 10,450 km (6,494 miles), about 124 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Cardiff, Tianjin lies to the north-east (initial bearing 44°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 63.3988°, 67.7907°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 2 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 Tianjin?

By road it is 10,450 km (6,494 miles) from Cardiff to Tianjin; in a straight line it is 8,422 km (5,233 miles).

How long is the drive from Cardiff to Tianjin?

About 124 h 39 min on the fastest route (10,450 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tianjin from Cardiff?

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

How long is the flight from Cardiff to Tianjin?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 2 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.