Distance from Cardiff to Xi’an
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How far is Cardiff from Xi’an?
Cardiff (United Kingdom) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 8,440 km in a straight line, that is 5,244 miles or 4,557 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Cardiff, Xi’an lies to the north-east (initial bearing 52°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 58.4275°, 64.6695°.
A direct flight would take about 11 h 3 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Cardiff
- Cardiff – Newport 17 km
- Cardiff – Bristol 41 km
- Cardiff – Swansea 55 km
- Cardiff – Southampton 139 km
- Cardiff – Plymouth 141 km
- Cardiff – Birmingham 142 km
- Cardiff – Wolverhampton 143 km
- Cardiff – Reading 153 km
- Cardiff – Coventry 154 km
Other distances from Xi’an
- Xi’an – Xianyang 23 km
- Xi’an – Shiyan 248 km
- Xi’an – Tianshui 294 km
- Xi’an – Luoyang 327 km
- Xi’an – Zhengzhou 436 km
- Xi’an – Xuchang 455 km
- Xi’an – Nanchong 468 km
- Xi’an – Lanzhou 504 km
- Xi’an – Taiyuan 517 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Cardiff from Xi’an?
The straight-line distance between Cardiff and Xi’an is 8,440 km (5,244 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Xi’an from Cardiff?
Xi’an is to the north-east of Cardiff, at an initial bearing of 52°.
How long is the flight from Cardiff to Xi’an?
A direct flight would take about 11 h 3 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.