EN RO

Distance from Ankara to Xi’an

Straight line

6,585 km
4,092 mi · 3,556 NM

By road

…
calculating

Travel time

…
flight ≈ 8 h 44 min

Direction

ENE 69°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Xi’an → Ankara

How far is Ankara from Xi’an?

Ankara (Türkiye) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 6,585 km in a straight line, that is 4,092 miles or 3,556 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Ankara, Xi’an lies to the east (initial bearing 69°). The route crosses from Türkiye into China. The halfway point is at 43.8144°, 72.5666°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 44 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 Ankara from Xi’an?

The straight-line distance between Ankara and Xi’an is 6,585 km (4,092 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Xi’an from Ankara?

Xi’an is to the east of Ankara, at an initial bearing of 69°.

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

A direct flight would take about 8 h 44 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.