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Distance from Chengdu to Tianshui

Straight line

462 km
287 mi · 249 NM

By road

588 km
365 mi

Travel time

7 h 7 min
flight ≈ 1 h 5 min

Direction

NNE 19°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Tianshui?

Chengdu (China) and Tianshui (China) are a medium distance apart: 462 km in a straight line, that is 287 miles or 249 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chengdu to Tianshui is 588 km (365 miles), about 7 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Chengdu, Tianshui lies to the north (initial bearing 19°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 32.6259°, 104.8862°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 5 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 Chengdu from Tianshui?

By road it is 588 km (365 miles) from Chengdu to Tianshui; in a straight line it is 462 km (287 miles).

How long is the drive from Chengdu to Tianshui?

About 7 h 7 min on the fastest route (588 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tianshui from Chengdu?

Tianshui is to the north of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 19°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Tianshui?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 5 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.