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Distance from Marseille to Xi’an

Straight line

8,449 km
5,250 mi · 4,562 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 4 min

Direction

NE 56°
initial bearing

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How far is Marseille from Xi’an?

Marseille (France) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 8,449 km in a straight line, that is 5,250 miles or 4,562 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Marseille, Xi’an lies to the north-east (initial bearing 56°). The route crosses from France into China. The halfway point is at 52.3065°, 61.7639°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 4 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 Marseille from Xi’an?

The straight-line distance between Marseille and Xi’an is 8,449 km (5,250 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Xi’an from Marseille?

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

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

A direct flight would take about 11 h 4 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.