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Distance from Tianjin to Edinburgh

Straight line

8,065 km
5,011 mi · 4,355 NM

By road

10,828 km
6,728 mi

Travel time

129 h 1 min
flight ≈ 10 h 35 min

Direction

NNW 330°
initial bearing

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How far is Tianjin from Edinburgh?

Tianjin (China) and Edinburgh (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 8,065 km in a straight line, that is 5,011 miles or 4,355 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tianjin to Edinburgh is 10,828 km (6,728 miles), about 129 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Tianjin, Edinburgh lies to the north-west (initial bearing 330°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 64.7070°, 72.7313°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 35 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 Tianjin from Edinburgh?

By road it is 10,828 km (6,728 miles) from Tianjin to Edinburgh; in a straight line it is 8,065 km (5,011 miles).

How long is the drive from Tianjin to Edinburgh?

About 129 h 1 min on the fastest route (10,828 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Edinburgh from Tianjin?

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

How long is the flight from Tianjin to Edinburgh?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 35 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.