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Distance from Ürümqi to Buenos Aires

Straight line

16,936 km
10,524 mi · 9,145 NM

By road

9,207 km
5,721 mi

Travel time

109 h 43 min
flight ≈ 21 h 40 min

Direction

W 278°
initial bearing

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How far is Ürümqi from Buenos Aires?

Ürümqi (China) and Buenos Aires (Argentina) are very far apart: 16,936 km in a straight line, that is 10,524 miles or 9,145 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ürümqi to Buenos Aires is 9,207 km (5,721 miles), about 109 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Ürümqi, Buenos Aires lies to the west (initial bearing 278°). The route crosses from China into Argentina. The halfway point is at 15.0324°, 2.5187°.

A direct flight would take about 21 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 Ürümqi from Buenos Aires?

By road it is 9,207 km (5,721 miles) from Ürümqi to Buenos Aires; in a straight line it is 16,936 km (10,524 miles).

How long is the drive from Ürümqi to Buenos Aires?

About 109 h 43 min on the fastest route (9,207 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Buenos Aires from Ürümqi?

Buenos Aires is to the west of Ürümqi, at an initial bearing of 278°.

How long is the flight from Ürümqi to Buenos Aires?

A direct flight would take about 21 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.