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Distance from Kyoto to Xi’an

Straight line

2,454 km
1,525 mi · 1,325 NM

By road

2,245 km
1,395 mi

Travel time

37 h 28 min
flight ≈ 3 h 34 min

Direction

W 276°
initial bearing

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How far is Kyoto from Xi’an?

Kyoto (Japan) and Xi’an (China) are quite far apart: 2,454 km in a straight line, that is 1,525 miles or 1,325 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kyoto 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 Kyoto, Xi’an lies to the west (initial bearing 276°). The route crosses from Japan into China. The halfway point is at 35.3842°, 122.2784°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 34 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 Kyoto from Xi’an?

By road it is 2,245 km (1,395 miles) from Kyoto to Xi’an; in a straight line it is 2,454 km (1,525 miles).

How long is the drive from Kyoto 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 Kyoto?

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

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

A direct flight would take about 3 h 34 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.