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Distance from Tangshan to Sydney

Straight line

8,820 km
5,480 mi · 4,762 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 31 min

Direction

SSE 153°
initial bearing

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How far is Tangshan from Sydney?

Tangshan (China) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 8,820 km in a straight line, that is 5,480 miles or 4,762 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 Tangshan and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Tangshan, Sydney lies to the south-east (initial bearing 153°). The route crosses from China into Australia. The halfway point is at 3.0063°, 135.3340°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 31 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Tangshan from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Tangshan and Sydney is 8,820 km (5,480 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Tangshan?

Sydney is to the south-east of Tangshan, at an initial bearing of 153°.

How long is the flight from Tangshan to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 31 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.