Distance from Gelsenkirchen to Xi’an
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How far is Gelsenkirchen from Xi’an?
Gelsenkirchen (Germany) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 7,849 km in a straight line, that is 4,877 miles or 4,238 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Gelsenkirchen to Xi’an is 9,239 km (5,741 miles), about 110 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.
From Gelsenkirchen, Xi’an lies to the north-east (initial bearing 59°). The route crosses from Germany into China. The halfway point is at 55.4324°, 67.8496°.
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.
Other distances from Gelsenkirchen
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 Gelsenkirchen from Xi’an?
By road it is 9,239 km (5,741 miles) from Gelsenkirchen to Xi’an; in a straight line it is 7,849 km (4,877 miles).
How long is the drive from Gelsenkirchen to Xi’an?
About 110 h 45 min on the fastest route (9,239 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Xi’an from Gelsenkirchen?
Xi’an is to the north-east of Gelsenkirchen, at an initial bearing of 59°.
How long is the flight from Gelsenkirchen 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.