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Distance from Cali to Xi’an

Straight line

15,793 km
9,813 mi · 8,528 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 20 h 14 min

Direction

N 353°
initial bearing

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How far is Cali from Xi’an?

Cali (Colombia) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 15,793 km in a straight line, that is 9,813 miles or 8,528 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Cali, Xi’an lies to the north (initial bearing 353°). The route crosses from Colombia into China. The halfway point is at 72.8516°, -100.6337°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 14 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 Cali from Xi’an?

The straight-line distance between Cali and Xi’an is 15,793 km (9,813 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Xi’an from Cali?

Xi’an is to the north of Cali, at an initial bearing of 353°.

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

A direct flight would take about 20 h 14 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.