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Distance from Tianshui to Sydney

Straight line

8,938 km
5,554 mi · 4,826 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 40 min

Direction

SE 143°
initial bearing

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How far is Tianshui from Sydney?

Tianshui (China) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 8,938 km in a straight line, that is 5,554 miles or 4,826 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Tianshui, Sydney lies to the south-east (initial bearing 143°). The route crosses from China into Australia. The halfway point is at 0.3858°, 128.5763°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 40 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 Tianshui from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Tianshui and Sydney is 8,938 km (5,554 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Sydney from Tianshui?

Sydney is to the south-east of Tianshui, at an initial bearing of 143°.

How long is the flight from Tianshui to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 40 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.