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Distance from Mecca to Xi’an

Straight line

6,828 km
4,243 mi · 3,687 NM

By road

8,229 km
5,113 mi

Travel time

102 h 11 min
flight ≈ 9 h 2 min

Direction

ENE 62°
initial bearing

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How far is Mecca from Xi’an?

Mecca (Saudi Arabia) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 6,828 km in a straight line, that is 4,243 miles or 3,687 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Mecca to Xi’an is 8,229 km (5,113 miles), about 102 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Mecca, Xi’an lies to the north-east (initial bearing 62°). The route crosses from Saudi Arabia into China. The halfway point is at 32.6504°, 72.0351°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 2 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 Mecca from Xi’an?

By road it is 8,229 km (5,113 miles) from Mecca to Xi’an; in a straight line it is 6,828 km (4,243 miles).

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

About 102 h 11 min on the fastest route (8,229 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xi’an from Mecca?

Xi’an is to the north-east of Mecca, at an initial bearing of 62°.

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

A direct flight would take about 9 h 2 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.