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Distance from Kabul to Xi’an

Straight line

3,632 km
2,257 mi · 1,961 NM

By road

4,931 km
3,064 mi

Travel time

58 h 15 min
flight ≈ 5 h 2 min

Direction

E 79°
initial bearing

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How far is Kabul from Xi’an?

Kabul (Afghanistan) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 3,632 km in a straight line, that is 2,257 miles or 1,961 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kabul to Xi’an is 4,931 km (3,064 miles), about 58 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 36% longer than the straight line.

From Kabul, Xi’an lies to the east (initial bearing 79°). The route crosses from Afghanistan into China. The halfway point is at 36.0513°, 89.0839°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 2 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 Kabul from Xi’an?

By road it is 4,931 km (3,064 miles) from Kabul to Xi’an; in a straight line it is 3,632 km (2,257 miles).

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

About 58 h 15 min on the fastest route (4,931 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xi’an from Kabul?

Xi’an is to the east of Kabul, at an initial bearing of 79°.

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

A direct flight would take about 5 h 2 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.