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Distance from Tianjin to Essen

Straight line

7,905 km
4,912 mi · 4,269 NM

By road

9,623 km
5,980 mi

Travel time

115 h 17 min
flight ≈ 10 h 23 min

Direction

NW 322°
initial bearing

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How far is Tianjin from Essen?

Tianjin (China) and Essen (Germany) are very far apart: 7,905 km in a straight line, that is 4,912 miles or 4,269 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tianjin to Essen is 9,623 km (5,980 miles), about 115 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Tianjin, Essen lies to the north-west (initial bearing 322°). The route crosses from China into Germany. The halfway point is at 60.1737°, 70.9702°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 23 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 Essen?

By road it is 9,623 km (5,980 miles) from Tianjin to Essen; in a straight line it is 7,905 km (4,912 miles).

How long is the drive from Tianjin to Essen?

About 115 h 17 min on the fastest route (9,623 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Essen from Tianjin?

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

How long is the flight from Tianjin to Essen?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 23 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.