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Distance from Lille to Xi’an

Straight line

8,140 km
5,058 mi · 4,395 NM

By road

9,572 km
5,948 mi

Travel time

114 h 23 min
flight ≈ 10 h 41 min

Direction

NE 56°
initial bearing

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How far is Lille from Xi’an?

Lille (France) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 8,140 km in a straight line, that is 5,058 miles or 4,395 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lille to Xi’an is 9,572 km (5,948 miles), about 114 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Lille, Xi’an lies to the north-east (initial bearing 56°). The route crosses from France into China. The halfway point is at 56.2201°, 65.8760°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 41 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 Lille from Xi’an?

By road it is 9,572 km (5,948 miles) from Lille to Xi’an; in a straight line it is 8,140 km (5,058 miles).

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

About 114 h 23 min on the fastest route (9,572 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xi’an from Lille?

Xi’an is to the north-east of Lille, at an initial bearing of 56°.

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

A direct flight would take about 10 h 41 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.