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Distance from Sydney to Tianshui

Straight line

8,938 km
5,554 mi · 4,826 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 40 min

Direction

NW 323°
initial bearing

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How far is Sydney from Tianshui?

Sydney (Australia) and Tianshui (China) are very far apart: 8,938 km in a straight line, that is 5,554 miles or 4,826 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Sydney and Tianshui, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sydney, Tianshui lies to the north-west (initial bearing 323°). The route crosses from Australia into China. The halfway point is at 0.3858°, 128.5763°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 40 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sydney from Tianshui?

The straight-line distance between Sydney and Tianshui is 8,938 km (5,554 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Tianshui from Sydney?

Tianshui is to the north-west of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 323°.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Tianshui?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 40 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.