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Distance from Gherla to Xi’an

Straight line

6,972 km
4,332 mi · 3,765 NM

By road

8,818 km
5,479 mi

Travel time

111 h 51 min
flight ≈ 9 h 13 min

Direction

ENE 68°
initial bearing

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How far is Gherla from Xi’an?

Gherla (Romania) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 6,972 km in a straight line, that is 4,332 miles or 3,765 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gherla to Xi’an is 8,818 km (5,479 miles), about 111 h 51 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Gherla, Xi’an lies to the east (initial bearing 68°). The route crosses from Romania into China. The halfway point is at 49.2371°, 71.4564°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 13 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 Gherla from Xi’an?

By road it is 8,818 km (5,479 miles) from Gherla to Xi’an; in a straight line it is 6,972 km (4,332 miles).

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

About 111 h 51 min on the fastest route (8,818 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xi’an from Gherla?

Xi’an is to the east of Gherla, at an initial bearing of 68°.

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

A direct flight would take about 9 h 13 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.