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Distance from Malatya to Xi’an

Straight line

6,200 km
3,853 mi · 3,348 NM

By road

8,079 km
5,020 mi

Travel time

94 h 52 min
flight ≈ 8 h 15 min

Direction

ENE 71°
initial bearing

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How far is Malatya from Xi’an?

Malatya (Türkiye) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 6,200 km in a straight line, that is 3,853 miles or 3,348 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Malatya to Xi’an is 8,079 km (5,020 miles), about 94 h 52 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Malatya, Xi’an lies to the east (initial bearing 71°). The route crosses from Türkiye into China. The halfway point is at 41.9907°, 74.6875°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 15 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 Malatya from Xi’an?

By road it is 8,079 km (5,020 miles) from Malatya to Xi’an; in a straight line it is 6,200 km (3,853 miles).

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

About 94 h 52 min on the fastest route (8,079 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xi’an from Malatya?

Xi’an is to the east of Malatya, at an initial bearing of 71°.

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

A direct flight would take about 8 h 15 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.