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Distance from Reading to Tai’an

Straight line

8,583 km
5,334 mi · 4,635 NM

By road

10,533 km
6,545 mi

Travel time

125 h 8 min
flight ≈ 11 h 14 min

Direction

NE 47°
initial bearing

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How far is Reading from Tai’an?

Reading (United Kingdom) and Tai’an (China) are very far apart: 8,583 km in a straight line, that is 5,334 miles or 4,635 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Reading to Tai’an is 10,533 km (6,545 miles), about 125 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Reading, Tai’an lies to the north-east (initial bearing 47°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 61.2699°, 70.1808°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 14 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 Reading from Tai’an?

By road it is 10,533 km (6,545 miles) from Reading to Tai’an; in a straight line it is 8,583 km (5,334 miles).

How long is the drive from Reading to Tai’an?

About 125 h 8 min on the fastest route (10,533 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tai’an from Reading?

Tai’an is to the north-east of Reading, at an initial bearing of 47°.

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

A direct flight would take about 11 h 14 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.