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Distance from Shiyan to Buenos Aires

Straight line

18,997 km
11,804 mi · 10,258 NM

By road

12,004 km
7,459 mi

Travel time

140 h 36 min
flight ≈ 24 h 15 min

Direction

WSW 255°
initial bearing

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How far is Shiyan from Buenos Aires?

Shiyan (China) and Buenos Aires (Argentina) are very far apart: 18,997 km in a straight line, that is 11,804 miles or 10,258 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shiyan to Buenos Aires is 12,004 km (7,459 miles), about 140 h 36 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Shiyan, Buenos Aires lies to the west (initial bearing 255°). The route crosses from China into Argentina. The halfway point is at -10.2176°, 33.0553°.

A direct flight would take about 24 h 15 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 Shiyan from Buenos Aires?

By road it is 12,004 km (7,459 miles) from Shiyan to Buenos Aires; in a straight line it is 18,997 km (11,804 miles).

How long is the drive from Shiyan to Buenos Aires?

About 140 h 36 min on the fastest route (12,004 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Buenos Aires from Shiyan?

Buenos Aires is to the west of Shiyan, at an initial bearing of 255°.

How long is the flight from Shiyan to Buenos Aires?

A direct flight would take about 24 h 15 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.