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Distance from Addis Ababa to Xi’an

Straight line

7,633 km
4,743 mi · 4,122 NM

By road

7,852 km
4,879 mi

Travel time

104 h 25 min
flight ≈ 10 h 2 min

Direction

ENE 57°
initial bearing

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How far is Addis Ababa from Xi’an?

Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 7,633 km in a straight line, that is 4,743 miles or 4,122 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Addis Ababa to Xi’an is 7,852 km (4,879 miles), about 104 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 3% longer than the straight line.

From Addis Ababa, Xi’an lies to the north-east (initial bearing 57°). The route crosses from Ethiopia into China. The halfway point is at 25.8253°, 70.2674°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 2 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 Addis Ababa from Xi’an?

By road it is 7,852 km (4,879 miles) from Addis Ababa to Xi’an; in a straight line it is 7,633 km (4,743 miles).

How long is the drive from Addis Ababa to Xi’an?

About 104 h 25 min on the fastest route (7,852 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xi’an from Addis Ababa?

Xi’an is to the north-east of Addis Ababa, at an initial bearing of 57°.

How long is the flight from Addis Ababa to Xi’an?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 2 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.