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Distance from Xi’an to Tianshui

Straight line

295 km
183 mi · 159 NM

By road

333 km
207 mi

Travel time

3 h 52 min
flight ≈ 52 min

Direction

W 278°
initial bearing

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How far is Xi’an from Tianshui?

Xi’an (China) and Tianshui (China) are a medium distance apart: 295 km in a straight line, that is 183 miles or 159 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Xi’an to Tianshui is 333 km (207 miles), about 3 h 52 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 13% longer than the straight line.

From Xi’an, Tianshui lies to the west (initial bearing 278°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 34.4293°, 107.3386°.

A direct flight would take about 52 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 Xi’an from Tianshui?

By road it is 333 km (207 miles) from Xi’an to Tianshui; in a straight line it is 295 km (183 miles).

How long is the drive from Xi’an to Tianshui?

About 3 h 52 min on the fastest route (333 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tianshui from Xi’an?

Tianshui is to the west of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 278°.

How long is the flight from Xi’an to Tianshui?

A direct flight would take about 52 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.