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Distance from Leeds to Xi’an

Straight line

8,196 km
5,093 mi · 4,426 NM

By road

10,129 km
6,294 mi

Travel time

120 h 38 min
flight ≈ 10 h 45 min

Direction

NE 54°
initial bearing

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How far is Leeds from Xi’an?

Leeds (United Kingdom) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 8,196 km in a straight line, that is 5,093 miles or 4,426 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Leeds to Xi’an is 10,129 km (6,294 miles), about 120 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Leeds, Xi’an lies to the north-east (initial bearing 54°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 58.7598°, 67.1751°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 45 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 Leeds from Xi’an?

By road it is 10,129 km (6,294 miles) from Leeds to Xi’an; in a straight line it is 8,196 km (5,093 miles).

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

About 120 h 38 min on the fastest route (10,129 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xi’an from Leeds?

Xi’an is to the north-east of Leeds, at an initial bearing of 54°.

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

A direct flight would take about 10 h 45 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.