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Distance from Birkenhead to Xi’an

Straight line

8,301 km
5,158 mi · 4,482 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 53 min

Direction

NE 53°
initial bearing

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How far is Birkenhead from Xi’an?

Birkenhead (United Kingdom) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 8,301 km in a straight line, that is 5,158 miles or 4,482 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Birkenhead, Xi’an lies to the north-east (initial bearing 53°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 59.0564°, 66.4309°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 53 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 Birkenhead from Xi’an?

The straight-line distance between Birkenhead and Xi’an is 8,301 km (5,158 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Xi’an from Birkenhead?

Xi’an is to the north-east of Birkenhead, at an initial bearing of 53°.

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

A direct flight would take about 10 h 53 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.