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Distance from Karaj to Xi’an

Straight line

5,209 km
3,237 mi · 2,813 NM

By road

6,611 km
4,108 mi

Travel time

77 h 59 min
flight ≈ 7 h 1 min

Direction

ENE 74°
initial bearing

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How far is Karaj from Xi’an?

Karaj (Iran) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 5,209 km in a straight line, that is 3,237 miles or 2,813 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Karaj to Xi’an is 6,611 km (4,108 miles), about 77 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Karaj, Xi’an lies to the east (initial bearing 74°). The route crosses from Iran into China. The halfway point is at 38.7186°, 80.2657°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 1 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 Karaj from Xi’an?

By road it is 6,611 km (4,108 miles) from Karaj to Xi’an; in a straight line it is 5,209 km (3,237 miles).

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

About 77 h 59 min on the fastest route (6,611 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xi’an from Karaj?

Xi’an is to the east of Karaj, at an initial bearing of 74°.

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

A direct flight would take about 7 h 1 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.