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Distance from Kiel to Xi’an

Straight line

7,517 km
4,671 mi · 4,059 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 54 min

Direction

ENE 62°
initial bearing

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How far is Kiel from Xi’an?

Kiel (Germany) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 7,517 km in a straight line, that is 4,671 miles or 4,059 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Kiel, Xi’an lies to the north-east (initial bearing 62°). The route crosses from Germany into China. The halfway point is at 55.7633°, 70.9138°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 54 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 Kiel from Xi’an?

The straight-line distance between Kiel and Xi’an is 7,517 km (4,671 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Xi’an from Kiel?

Xi’an is to the north-east of Kiel, at an initial bearing of 62°.

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

A direct flight would take about 9 h 54 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.