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Distance from Islington to Xi’an

Straight line

8,265 km
5,136 mi · 4,463 NM

By road

9,826 km
6,106 mi

Travel time

117 h 32 min
flight ≈ 10 h 50 min

Direction

NE 54°
initial bearing

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How far is Islington from Xi’an?

Islington (United Kingdom) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 8,265 km in a straight line, that is 5,136 miles or 4,463 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Islington to Xi’an is 9,826 km (6,106 miles), about 117 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Islington, Xi’an lies to the north-east (initial bearing 54°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 57.5086°, 65.6140°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 50 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 Islington from Xi’an?

By road it is 9,826 km (6,106 miles) from Islington to Xi’an; in a straight line it is 8,265 km (5,136 miles).

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

About 117 h 32 min on the fastest route (9,826 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xi’an from Islington?

Xi’an is to the north-east of Islington, at an initial bearing of 54°.

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

A direct flight would take about 10 h 50 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.