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Distance from Tai’an to Derby

Straight line

8,497 km
5,280 mi · 4,588 NM

By road

10,677 km
6,634 mi

Travel time

126 h 41 min
flight ≈ 11 h 7 min

Direction

NNW 327°
initial bearing

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How far is Tai’an from Derby?

Tai’an (China) and Derby (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 8,497 km in a straight line, that is 5,280 miles or 4,588 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tai’an to Derby is 10,677 km (6,634 miles), about 126 h 41 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Tai’an, Derby lies to the north-west (initial bearing 327°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 61.9075°, 71.5295°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 7 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 Tai’an from Derby?

By road it is 10,677 km (6,634 miles) from Tai’an to Derby; in a straight line it is 8,497 km (5,280 miles).

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

About 126 h 41 min on the fastest route (10,677 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Derby from Tai’an?

Derby is to the north-west of Tai’an, at an initial bearing of 327°.

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

A direct flight would take about 11 h 7 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.