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Distance from Bordeaux to Xi’an

Straight line

8,737 km
5,429 mi · 4,718 NM

By road

10,354 km
6,434 mi

Travel time

122 h 8 min
flight ≈ 11 h 25 min

Direction

NE 53°
initial bearing

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How far is Bordeaux from Xi’an?

Bordeaux (France) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 8,737 km in a straight line, that is 5,429 miles or 4,718 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bordeaux to Xi’an is 10,354 km (6,434 miles), about 122 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Bordeaux, Xi’an lies to the north-east (initial bearing 53°). The route crosses from France into China. The halfway point is at 54.8963°, 60.3511°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 25 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 Bordeaux from Xi’an?

By road it is 10,354 km (6,434 miles) from Bordeaux to Xi’an; in a straight line it is 8,737 km (5,429 miles).

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

About 122 h 8 min on the fastest route (10,354 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xi’an from Bordeaux?

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

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

A direct flight would take about 11 h 25 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.