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Distance from Medan to Xi’an

Straight line

3,559 km
2,211 mi · 1,921 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 4 h 57 min

Direction

NNE 16°
initial bearing

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How far is Medan from Xi’an?

Medan (Indonesia) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 3,559 km in a straight line, that is 2,211 miles or 1,921 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Medan, Xi’an lies to the north (initial bearing 16°). The route crosses from Indonesia into China. The halfway point is at 18.9909°, 103.3140°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 57 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 Medan from Xi’an?

The straight-line distance between Medan and Xi’an is 3,559 km (2,211 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Xi’an from Medan?

Xi’an is to the north of Medan, at an initial bearing of 16°.

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

A direct flight would take about 4 h 57 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.