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Distance from Essen to Xi’an

Straight line

7,857 km
4,882 mi · 4,243 NM

By road

9,248 km
5,747 mi

Travel time

110 h 55 min
flight ≈ 10 h 19 min

Direction

ENE 59°
initial bearing

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How far is Essen from Xi’an?

Essen (Germany) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 7,857 km in a straight line, that is 4,882 miles or 4,243 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Essen to Xi’an is 9,248 km (5,747 miles), about 110 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Essen, Xi’an lies to the north-east (initial bearing 59°). The route crosses from Germany into China. The halfway point is at 55.4357°, 67.7862°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 19 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 Essen from Xi’an?

By road it is 9,248 km (5,747 miles) from Essen to Xi’an; in a straight line it is 7,857 km (4,882 miles).

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

About 110 h 55 min on the fastest route (9,248 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xi’an from Essen?

Xi’an is to the north-east of Essen, at an initial bearing of 59°.

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

A direct flight would take about 10 h 19 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.