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Distance from Athens to Xi’an

Straight line

7,396 km
4,596 mi · 3,993 NM

By road

10,091 km
6,270 mi

Travel time

117 h 48 min
flight ≈ 9 h 45 min

Direction

ENE 64°
initial bearing

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How far is Athens from Xi’an?

Athens (Greece) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 7,396 km in a straight line, that is 4,596 miles or 3,993 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Athens to Xi’an is 10,091 km (6,270 miles), about 117 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 36% longer than the straight line.

From Athens, Xi’an lies to the north-east (initial bearing 64°). The route crosses from Greece into China. The halfway point is at 44.7463°, 67.5785°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 45 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 Athens from Xi’an?

By road it is 10,091 km (6,270 miles) from Athens to Xi’an; in a straight line it is 7,396 km (4,596 miles).

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

About 117 h 48 min on the fastest route (10,091 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xi’an from Athens?

Xi’an is to the north-east of Athens, at an initial bearing of 64°.

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

A direct flight would take about 9 h 45 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.