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Distance from Tai’an to Sydney

Straight line

8,526 km
5,298 mi · 4,604 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 9 min

Direction

SSE 151°
initial bearing

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How far is Tai’an from Sydney?

Tai’an (China) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 8,526 km in a straight line, that is 5,298 miles or 4,604 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 Tai’an and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Tai’an, Sydney lies to the south-east (initial bearing 151°). The route crosses from China into Australia. The halfway point is at 1.2119°, 134.4127°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 9 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Tai’an from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Tai’an and Sydney is 8,526 km (5,298 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Tai’an?

Sydney is to the south-east of Tai’an, at an initial bearing of 151°.

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

A direct flight would take about 11 h 9 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.