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Distance from Mosul to Xi’an

Straight line

5,870 km
3,647 mi · 3,170 NM

By road

7,569 km
4,703 mi

Travel time

89 h 17 min
flight ≈ 7 h 50 min

Direction

ENE 71°
initial bearing

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How far is Mosul from Xi’an?

Mosul (Iraq) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 5,870 km in a straight line, that is 3,647 miles or 3,170 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Mosul to Xi’an is 7,569 km (4,703 miles), about 89 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Mosul, Xi’an lies to the east (initial bearing 71°). The route crosses from Iraq into China. The halfway point is at 40.1375°, 76.4994°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 50 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 Mosul from Xi’an?

By road it is 7,569 km (4,703 miles) from Mosul to Xi’an; in a straight line it is 5,870 km (3,647 miles).

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

About 89 h 17 min on the fastest route (7,569 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xi’an from Mosul?

Xi’an is to the east of Mosul, at an initial bearing of 71°.

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

A direct flight would take about 7 h 50 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.