EN RO

Distance from Glasgow to Tianjin

Straight line

8,118 km
5,044 mi · 4,383 NM

By road

10,845 km
6,739 mi

Travel time

129 h 1 min
flight ≈ 10 h 39 min

Direction

NE 44°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Tianjin → Glasgow

How far is Glasgow from Tianjin?

Glasgow (United Kingdom) and Tianjin (China) are very far apart: 8,118 km in a straight line, that is 5,044 miles or 4,383 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Glasgow to Tianjin is 10,845 km (6,739 miles), about 129 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Glasgow, Tianjin lies to the north-east (initial bearing 44°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 65.0090°, 72.4236°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 39 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 Glasgow from Tianjin?

By road it is 10,845 km (6,739 miles) from Glasgow to Tianjin; in a straight line it is 8,118 km (5,044 miles).

How long is the drive from Glasgow to Tianjin?

About 129 h 1 min on the fastest route (10,845 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tianjin from Glasgow?

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

How long is the flight from Glasgow to Tianjin?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 39 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.