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Distance from Chicago to Xi’an

Straight line

11,409 km
7,089 mi · 6,160 NM

By road

11,548 km
7,176 mi

Travel time

134 h 46 min
flight ≈ 14 h 46 min

Direction

NNW 346°
initial bearing

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How far is Chicago from Xi’an?

Chicago (United States) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 11,409 km in a straight line, that is 7,089 miles or 6,160 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chicago to Xi’an is 11,548 km (7,176 miles), about 134 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Chicago, Xi’an lies to the north (initial bearing 346°). The route crosses from United States into China. The halfway point is at 78.9368°, 171.0191°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 46 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 Chicago from Xi’an?

By road it is 11,548 km (7,176 miles) from Chicago to Xi’an; in a straight line it is 11,409 km (7,089 miles).

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

About 134 h 46 min on the fastest route (11,548 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xi’an from Chicago?

Xi’an is to the north of Chicago, at an initial bearing of 346°.

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

A direct flight would take about 14 h 46 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.