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Distance from Rotterdam to Dalian

Straight line

8,250 km
5,126 mi · 4,455 NM

By road

10,515 km
6,534 mi

Travel time

125 h 31 min
flight ≈ 10 h 49 min

Direction

NE 46°
initial bearing

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How far is Rotterdam from Dalian?

Rotterdam (Netherlands) and Dalian (China) 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, Rotterdam to Dalian is 10,515 km (6,534 miles), about 125 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Rotterdam, Dalian lies to the north-east (initial bearing 46°). The route crosses from Netherlands into China. 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 Rotterdam from Dalian?

By road it is 10,515 km (6,534 miles) from Rotterdam to Dalian; in a straight line it is 8,250 km (5,126 miles).

How long is the drive from Rotterdam to Dalian?

About 125 h 31 min on the fastest route (10,515 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dalian from Rotterdam?

Dalian is to the north-east of Rotterdam, at an initial bearing of 46°.

How long is the flight from Rotterdam to Dalian?

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.