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Distance from Kathmandu to Xi’an

Straight line

2,363 km
1,468 mi · 1,276 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 3 h 27 min

Direction

ENE 66°
initial bearing

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How far is Kathmandu from Xi’an?

Kathmandu (Nepal) and Xi’an (China) are quite far apart: 2,363 km in a straight line, that is 1,468 miles or 1,276 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Kathmandu, Xi’an lies to the north-east (initial bearing 66°). The route crosses from Nepal into China. The halfway point is at 31.5225°, 96.7128°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 27 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 Kathmandu from Xi’an?

The straight-line distance between Kathmandu and Xi’an is 2,363 km (1,468 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Xi’an from Kathmandu?

Xi’an is to the north-east of Kathmandu, at an initial bearing of 66°.

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

A direct flight would take about 3 h 27 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.