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Distance from Kobe to Xi’an

Straight line

2,406 km
1,495 mi · 1,299 NM

By road

2,245 km
1,395 mi

Travel time

37 h 28 min
flight ≈ 3 h 30 min

Direction

W 276°
initial bearing

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How far is Kobe from Xi’an?

Kobe (Japan) and Xi’an (China) are quite far apart: 2,406 km in a straight line, that is 1,495 miles or 1,299 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kobe to Xi’an is 2,245 km (1,395 miles), about 37 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Kobe, Xi’an lies to the west (initial bearing 276°). The route crosses from Japan into China. The halfway point is at 35.1861°, 122.0211°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 30 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 Kobe from Xi’an?

By road it is 2,245 km (1,395 miles) from Kobe to Xi’an; in a straight line it is 2,406 km (1,495 miles).

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

About 37 h 28 min on the fastest route (2,245 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xi’an from Kobe?

Xi’an is to the west of Kobe, at an initial bearing of 276°.

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

A direct flight would take about 3 h 30 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.