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Distance from Tai’an to Edinburgh

Straight line

8,346 km
5,186 mi · 4,506 NM

By road

11,097 km
6,896 mi

Travel time

131 h 41 min
flight ≈ 10 h 56 min

Direction

NNW 330°
initial bearing

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How far is Tai’an from Edinburgh?

Tai’an (China) and Edinburgh (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 8,346 km in a straight line, that is 5,186 miles or 4,506 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tai’an to Edinburgh is 11,097 km (6,896 miles), about 131 h 41 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Tai’an, Edinburgh lies to the north-west (initial bearing 330°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 63.3141°, 74.4594°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 56 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 Edinburgh?

By road it is 11,097 km (6,896 miles) from Tai’an to Edinburgh; in a straight line it is 8,346 km (5,186 miles).

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

About 131 h 41 min on the fastest route (11,097 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Edinburgh from Tai’an?

Edinburgh is to the north-west of Tai’an, at an initial bearing of 330°.

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

A direct flight would take about 10 h 56 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.