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Distance from Tai’an to Sheffield

Straight line

8,462 km
5,258 mi · 4,569 NM

By road

10,739 km
6,673 mi

Travel time

127 h 23 min
flight ≈ 11 h 5 min

Direction

NNW 327°
initial bearing

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How far is Tai’an from Sheffield?

Tai’an (China) and Sheffield (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 8,462 km in a straight line, that is 5,258 miles or 4,569 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tai’an to Sheffield is 10,739 km (6,673 miles), about 127 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Tai’an, Sheffield lies to the north-west (initial bearing 327°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 62.0458°, 72.0084°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 5 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 Sheffield?

By road it is 10,739 km (6,673 miles) from Tai’an to Sheffield; in a straight line it is 8,462 km (5,258 miles).

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

About 127 h 23 min on the fastest route (10,739 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sheffield from Tai’an?

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

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

A direct flight would take about 11 h 5 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.