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Distance from Bologna to Xi’an

Straight line

7,974 km
4,955 mi · 4,305 NM

By road

9,591 km
5,959 mi

Travel time

115 h 33 min
flight ≈ 10 h 28 min

Direction

ENE 60°
initial bearing

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How far is Bologna from Xi’an?

Bologna (Italy) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 7,974 km in a straight line, that is 4,955 miles or 4,305 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bologna to Xi’an is 9,591 km (5,959 miles), about 115 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Bologna, Xi’an lies to the north-east (initial bearing 60°). The route crosses from Italy into China. The halfway point is at 51.1489°, 64.9322°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 28 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 Bologna from Xi’an?

By road it is 9,591 km (5,959 miles) from Bologna to Xi’an; in a straight line it is 7,974 km (4,955 miles).

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

About 115 h 33 min on the fastest route (9,591 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xi’an from Bologna?

Xi’an is to the north-east of Bologna, at an initial bearing of 60°.

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

A direct flight would take about 10 h 28 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.