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Distance from Datong to Xi’an

Straight line

754 km
469 mi · 407 NM

By road

882 km
548 mi

Travel time

10 h 3 min
flight ≈ 1 h 27 min

Direction

SSW 212°
initial bearing

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How far is Datong from Xi’an?

Datong (China) and Xi’an (China) are quite far apart: 754 km in a straight line, that is 469 miles or 407 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Datong to Xi’an is 882 km (548 miles), about 10 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 17% longer than the straight line.

From Datong, Xi’an lies to the south-west (initial bearing 212°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 37.1959°, 111.0256°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 27 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 Datong from Xi’an?

By road it is 882 km (548 miles) from Datong to Xi’an; in a straight line it is 754 km (469 miles).

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

About 10 h 3 min on the fastest route (882 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xi’an from Datong?

Xi’an is to the south-west of Datong, at an initial bearing of 212°.

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

A direct flight would take about 1 h 27 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.