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Distance from Dakar to Xi’an

Straight line

12,176 km
7,566 mi · 6,574 NM

By road

11,704 km
7,272 mi

Travel time

137 h 15 min
flight ≈ 15 h 43 min

Direction

NE 45°
initial bearing

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How far is Dakar from Xi’an?

Dakar (Senegal) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 12,176 km in a straight line, that is 7,566 miles or 6,574 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dakar to Xi’an is 11,704 km (7,272 miles), about 137 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Dakar, Xi’an lies to the north-east (initial bearing 45°). The route crosses from Senegal into China. The halfway point is at 44.9198°, 36.9157°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 43 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 Dakar from Xi’an?

By road it is 11,704 km (7,272 miles) from Dakar to Xi’an; in a straight line it is 12,176 km (7,566 miles).

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

About 137 h 15 min on the fastest route (11,704 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xi’an from Dakar?

Xi’an is to the north-east of Dakar, at an initial bearing of 45°.

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

A direct flight would take about 15 h 43 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.