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Distance from Montpellier to Xi’an

Straight line

8,530 km
5,300 mi · 4,606 NM

By road

10,251 km
6,370 mi

Travel time

120 h 55 min
flight ≈ 11 h 10 min

Direction

NE 55°
initial bearing

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How far is Montpellier from Xi’an?

Montpellier (France) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 8,530 km in a straight line, that is 5,300 miles or 4,606 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Montpellier to Xi’an is 10,251 km (6,370 miles), about 120 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Montpellier, Xi’an lies to the north-east (initial bearing 55°). The route crosses from France into China. The halfway point is at 52.9156°, 61.3298°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 10 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 Montpellier from Xi’an?

By road it is 10,251 km (6,370 miles) from Montpellier to Xi’an; in a straight line it is 8,530 km (5,300 miles).

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

About 120 h 55 min on the fastest route (10,251 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xi’an from Montpellier?

Xi’an is to the north-east of Montpellier, at an initial bearing of 55°.

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

A direct flight would take about 11 h 10 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.