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Distance from Ürümqi to Tianshui

Straight line

1,866 km
1,159 mi · 1,007 NM

By road

2,207 km
1,371 mi

Travel time

24 h 19 min
flight ≈ 2 h 50 min

Direction

ESE 117°
initial bearing

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How far is Ürümqi from Tianshui?

Ürümqi (China) and Tianshui (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, Ürümqi to Tianshui is 2,207 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 Ürümqi, Tianshui lies to the south-east (initial bearing 117°). 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 Ürümqi from Tianshui?

By road it is 2,207 km (1,371 miles) from Ürümqi to Tianshui; in a straight line it is 1,866 km (1,159 miles).

How long is the drive from Ürümqi to Tianshui?

About 24 h 19 min on the fastest route (2,207 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tianshui from Ürümqi?

Tianshui is to the south-east of Ürümqi, at an initial bearing of 117°.

How long is the flight from Ürümqi to Tianshui?

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.