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Distance from Dalian to Rotterdam

Straight line

8,250 km
5,126 mi · 4,455 NM

By road

10,503 km
6,526 mi

Travel time

125 h 26 min
flight ≈ 10 h 49 min

Direction

NW 325°
initial bearing

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How far is Dalian from Rotterdam?

Dalian (China) and Rotterdam (Netherlands) are very far apart: 8,250 km in a straight line, that is 5,126 miles or 4,455 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dalian to Rotterdam is 10,503 km (6,526 miles), about 125 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Dalian, Rotterdam lies to the north-west (initial bearing 325°). The route crosses from China into Netherlands. The halfway point is at 62.3830°, 73.7578°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 49 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 Dalian from Rotterdam?

By road it is 10,503 km (6,526 miles) from Dalian to Rotterdam; in a straight line it is 8,250 km (5,126 miles).

How long is the drive from Dalian to Rotterdam?

About 125 h 26 min on the fastest route (10,503 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Rotterdam from Dalian?

Rotterdam is to the north-west of Dalian, at an initial bearing of 325°.

How long is the flight from Dalian to Rotterdam?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 49 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.