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Distance from Ningbo to Xiamen

Straight line

690 km
429 mi · 372 NM

By road

827 km
514 mi

Travel time

9 h 30 min
flight ≈ 1 h 22 min

Direction

SSW 211°
initial bearing

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How far is Ningbo from Xiamen?

Ningbo (China) and Xiamen (China) are quite far apart: 690 km in a straight line, that is 429 miles or 372 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ningbo to Xiamen is 827 km (514 miles), about 9 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Ningbo, Xiamen lies to the south-west (initial bearing 211°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 27.1896°, 119.7737°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 22 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 Ningbo from Xiamen?

By road it is 827 km (514 miles) from Ningbo to Xiamen; in a straight line it is 690 km (429 miles).

How long is the drive from Ningbo to Xiamen?

About 9 h 30 min on the fastest route (827 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xiamen from Ningbo?

Xiamen is to the south-west of Ningbo, at an initial bearing of 211°.

How long is the flight from Ningbo to Xiamen?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 22 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.