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Distance from Nanjing to Xi’an

Straight line

950 km
590 mi · 513 NM

By road

1,075 km
668 mi

Travel time

12 h 6 min
flight ≈ 1 h 41 min

Direction

WNW 288°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanjing from Xi’an?

Nanjing (China) and Xi’an (China) are quite far apart: 950 km in a straight line, that is 590 miles or 513 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nanjing to Xi’an is 1,075 km (668 miles), about 12 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 13% longer than the straight line.

From Nanjing, Xi’an lies to the west (initial bearing 288°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 33.2571°, 113.9150°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 41 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 Nanjing from Xi’an?

By road it is 1,075 km (668 miles) from Nanjing to Xi’an; in a straight line it is 950 km (590 miles).

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

About 12 h 6 min on the fastest route (1,075 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xi’an from Nanjing?

Xi’an is to the west of Nanjing, at an initial bearing of 288°.

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

A direct flight would take about 1 h 41 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.