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Distance from Barcelona to Xi’an

Straight line

8,788 km
5,461 mi · 4,745 NM

By road

10,588 km
6,579 mi

Travel time

124 h 17 min
flight ≈ 11 h 29 min

Direction

NE 54°
initial bearing

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How far is Barcelona from Xi’an?

Barcelona (Spain) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 8,788 km in a straight line, that is 5,461 miles or 4,745 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Barcelona to Xi’an is 10,588 km (6,579 miles), about 124 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Barcelona, Xi’an lies to the north-east (initial bearing 54°). The route crosses from Spain into China. The halfway point is at 52.4075°, 59.2682°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 29 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 Barcelona from Xi’an?

By road it is 10,588 km (6,579 miles) from Barcelona to Xi’an; in a straight line it is 8,788 km (5,461 miles).

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

About 124 h 17 min on the fastest route (10,588 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xi’an from Barcelona?

Xi’an is to the north-east of Barcelona, at an initial bearing of 54°.

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

A direct flight would take about 11 h 29 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.