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Distance from Norwich to Xi’an

Straight line

8,116 km
5,043 mi · 4,383 NM

By road

9,987 km
6,205 mi

Travel time

119 h 5 min
flight ≈ 10 h 39 min

Direction

NE 56°
initial bearing

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How far is Norwich from Xi’an?

Norwich (United Kingdom) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 8,116 km in a straight line, that is 5,043 miles or 4,383 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Norwich to Xi’an is 9,987 km (6,205 miles), about 119 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Norwich, Xi’an lies to the north-east (initial bearing 56°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 57.5071°, 66.9375°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 39 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 Norwich from Xi’an?

By road it is 9,987 km (6,205 miles) from Norwich to Xi’an; in a straight line it is 8,116 km (5,043 miles).

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

About 119 h 5 min on the fastest route (9,987 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xi’an from Norwich?

Xi’an is to the north-east of Norwich, at an initial bearing of 56°.

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

A direct flight would take about 10 h 39 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.