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Distance from Tianshui to Ürümqi

Straight line

1,866 km
1,159 mi · 1,007 NM

By road

2,206 km
1,371 mi

Travel time

24 h 19 min
flight ≈ 2 h 50 min

Direction

NW 309°
initial bearing

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How far is Tianshui from Ürümqi?

Tianshui (China) and Ürümqi (China) are quite far apart: 1,866 km in a straight line, that is 1,159 miles or 1,007 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tianshui to Ürümqi is 2,206 km (1,371 miles), about 24 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Tianshui, Ürümqi lies to the north-west (initial bearing 309°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 39.5423°, 97.2729°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 50 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 Ürümqi?

By road it is 2,206 km (1,371 miles) from Tianshui to Ürümqi; in a straight line it is 1,866 km (1,159 miles).

How long is the drive from Tianshui to Ürümqi?

About 24 h 19 min on the fastest route (2,206 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ürümqi from Tianshui?

Ürümqi is to the north-west of Tianshui, at an initial bearing of 309°.

How long is the flight from Tianshui to Ürümqi?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 50 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.