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Distance from Tai’an to Essen

Straight line

8,161 km
5,071 mi · 4,407 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 42 min

Direction

NW 322°
initial bearing

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How far is Tai’an from Essen?

Tai’an (China) and Essen (Germany) are very far apart: 8,161 km in a straight line, that is 5,071 miles or 4,407 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Tai’an, Essen lies to the north-west (initial bearing 322°). The route crosses from China into Germany. The halfway point is at 58.7460°, 72.4978°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 42 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 Essen?

The straight-line distance between Tai’an and Essen is 8,161 km (5,071 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Essen from Tai’an?

Essen is to the north-west of Tai’an, at an initial bearing of 322°.

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

A direct flight would take about 10 h 42 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.