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Distance from Nürnberg to Xi’an

Straight line

7,718 km
4,796 mi · 4,167 NM

By road

9,156 km
5,689 mi

Travel time

110 h 3 min
flight ≈ 10 h 9 min

Direction

ENE 61°
initial bearing

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How far is Nürnberg from Xi’an?

Nürnberg (Germany) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 7,718 km in a straight line, that is 4,796 miles or 4,167 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nürnberg to Xi’an is 9,156 km (5,689 miles), about 110 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Nürnberg, Xi’an lies to the north-east (initial bearing 61°). The route crosses from Germany into China. The halfway point is at 53.4886°, 67.8103°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 9 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 Nürnberg from Xi’an?

By road it is 9,156 km (5,689 miles) from Nürnberg to Xi’an; in a straight line it is 7,718 km (4,796 miles).

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

About 110 h 3 min on the fastest route (9,156 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xi’an from Nürnberg?

Xi’an is to the north-east of Nürnberg, at an initial bearing of 61°.

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

A direct flight would take about 10 h 9 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.