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Distance from Messina to Xi’an

Straight line

8,019 km
4,983 mi · 4,330 NM

By road

10,635 km
6,608 mi

Travel time

126 h 49 min
flight ≈ 10 h 31 min

Direction

ENE 60°
initial bearing

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How far is Messina from Xi’an?

Messina (Italy) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 8,019 km in a straight line, that is 4,983 miles or 4,330 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Messina to Xi’an is 10,635 km (6,608 miles), about 126 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Messina, Xi’an lies to the north-east (initial bearing 60°). The route crosses from Italy into China. The halfway point is at 46.8721°, 63.7700°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 31 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 Messina from Xi’an?

By road it is 10,635 km (6,608 miles) from Messina to Xi’an; in a straight line it is 8,019 km (4,983 miles).

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

About 126 h 49 min on the fastest route (10,635 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xi’an from Messina?

Xi’an is to the north-east of Messina, at an initial bearing of 60°.

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

A direct flight would take about 10 h 31 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.