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Distance from Gent to Xi’an

Straight line

8,076 km
5,018 mi · 4,361 NM

By road

9,506 km
5,907 mi

Travel time

113 h 41 min
flight ≈ 10 h 36 min

Direction

ENE 57°
initial bearing

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How far is Gent from Xi’an?

Gent (Belgium) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 8,076 km in a straight line, that is 5,018 miles or 4,361 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gent to Xi’an is 9,506 km (5,907 miles), about 113 h 41 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Gent, Xi’an lies to the north-east (initial bearing 57°). The route crosses from Belgium into China. The halfway point is at 56.1968°, 66.4094°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 36 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 Gent from Xi’an?

By road it is 9,506 km (5,907 miles) from Gent to Xi’an; in a straight line it is 8,076 km (5,018 miles).

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

About 113 h 41 min on the fastest route (9,506 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xi’an from Gent?

Xi’an is to the north-east of Gent, at an initial bearing of 57°.

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

A direct flight would take about 10 h 36 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.