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Distance from Nice to Xi’an

Straight line

8,297 km
5,156 mi · 4,480 NM

By road

10,007 km
6,218 mi

Travel time

119 h 57 min
flight ≈ 10 h 52 min

Direction

ENE 57°
initial bearing

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How far is Nice from Xi’an?

Nice (France) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 8,297 km in a straight line, that is 5,156 miles or 4,480 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nice to Xi’an is 10,007 km (6,218 miles), about 119 h 57 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Nice, Xi’an lies to the north-east (initial bearing 57°). The route crosses from France into China. The halfway point is at 51.9345°, 62.7883°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 52 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 Nice from Xi’an?

By road it is 10,007 km (6,218 miles) from Nice to Xi’an; in a straight line it is 8,297 km (5,156 miles).

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

About 119 h 57 min on the fastest route (10,007 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xi’an from Nice?

Xi’an is to the north-east of Nice, at an initial bearing of 57°.

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

A direct flight would take about 10 h 52 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.