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Distance from Adelaide to Xi’an

Straight line

8,259 km
5,132 mi · 4,460 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 49 min

Direction

NNW 335°
initial bearing

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How far is Adelaide from Xi’an?

Adelaide (Australia) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 8,259 km in a straight line, that is 5,132 miles or 4,460 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Adelaide and Xi’an, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Adelaide, Xi’an lies to the north-west (initial bearing 335°). The route crosses from Australia into China. The halfway point is at -0.3467°, 123.7024°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 49 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Adelaide from Xi’an?

The straight-line distance between Adelaide and Xi’an is 8,259 km (5,132 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Xi’an from Adelaide?

Xi’an is to the north-west of Adelaide, at an initial bearing of 335°.

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

A direct flight would take about 10 h 49 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.