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Distance from Kampala to Xi’an

Straight line

8,740 km
5,430 mi · 4,719 NM

By road

8,229 km
5,113 mi

Travel time

102 h 11 min
flight ≈ 11 h 25 min

Direction

NE 55°
initial bearing

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How far is Kampala from Xi’an?

Kampala (Uganda) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 8,740 km in a straight line, that is 5,430 miles or 4,719 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kampala to Xi’an is 8,229 km (5,113 miles), about 102 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Kampala, Xi’an lies to the north-east (initial bearing 55°). The route crosses from Uganda into China. The halfway point is at 21.5433°, 66.4851°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 25 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 Kampala from Xi’an?

By road it is 8,229 km (5,113 miles) from Kampala to Xi’an; in a straight line it is 8,740 km (5,430 miles).

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

About 102 h 11 min on the fastest route (8,229 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xi’an from Kampala?

Xi’an is to the north-east of Kampala, at an initial bearing of 55°.

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

A direct flight would take about 11 h 25 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.