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Distance from Amman to Xi’an

Straight line

6,662 km
4,140 mi · 3,597 NM

By road

8,422 km
5,233 mi

Travel time

101 h 18 min
flight ≈ 8 h 50 min

Direction

ENE 66°
initial bearing

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How far is Amman from Xi’an?

Amman (Jordan) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 6,662 km in a straight line, that is 4,140 miles or 3,597 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Amman to Xi’an is 8,422 km (5,233 miles), about 101 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Amman, Xi’an lies to the north-east (initial bearing 66°). The route crosses from Jordan into China. The halfway point is at 39.0435°, 71.8813°.

A direct flight would take about 8 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 Amman from Xi’an?

By road it is 8,422 km (5,233 miles) from Amman to Xi’an; in a straight line it is 6,662 km (4,140 miles).

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

About 101 h 18 min on the fastest route (8,422 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xi’an from Amman?

Xi’an is to the north-east of Amman, at an initial bearing of 66°.

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

A direct flight would take about 8 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.