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Distance from Essen to Tai’an

Straight line

8,161 km
5,071 mi · 4,407 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 42 min

Direction

NE 52°
initial bearing

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How far is Essen from Tai’an?

Essen (Germany) and Tai’an (China) are very far apart: 8,161 km in a straight line, that is 5,071 miles or 4,407 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Essen, Tai’an lies to the north-east (initial bearing 52°). The route crosses from Germany into China. The halfway point is at 58.7460°, 72.4978°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 42 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 Essen from Tai’an?

The straight-line distance between Essen and Tai’an is 8,161 km (5,071 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Tai’an from Essen?

Tai’an is to the north-east of Essen, at an initial bearing of 52°.

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

A direct flight would take about 10 h 42 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.