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Distance from Aachen to Xi’an

Straight line

7,952 km
4,941 mi · 4,294 NM

By road

9,356 km
5,813 mi

Travel time

111 h 55 min
flight ≈ 10 h 26 min

Direction

ENE 58°
initial bearing

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How far is Aachen from Xi’an?

Aachen (Germany) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 7,952 km in a straight line, that is 4,941 miles or 4,294 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Aachen to Xi’an is 9,356 km (5,813 miles), about 111 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Aachen, Xi’an lies to the north-east (initial bearing 58°). The route crosses from Germany into China. The halfway point is at 55.4140°, 66.9790°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 26 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 Aachen from Xi’an?

By road it is 9,356 km (5,813 miles) from Aachen to Xi’an; in a straight line it is 7,952 km (4,941 miles).

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

About 111 h 55 min on the fastest route (9,356 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xi’an from Aachen?

Xi’an is to the north-east of Aachen, at an initial bearing of 58°.

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

A direct flight would take about 10 h 26 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.