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Distance from Palma to Xi’an

Straight line

8,874 km
5,514 mi · 4,792 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 36 min

Direction

NE 54°
initial bearing

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How far is Palma from Xi’an?

Palma (Spain) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 8,874 km in a straight line, that is 5,514 miles or 4,792 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Palma, Xi’an lies to the north-east (initial bearing 54°). The route crosses from Spain into China. The halfway point is at 51.3606°, 58.4501°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 36 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 Palma from Xi’an?

The straight-line distance between Palma and Xi’an is 8,874 km (5,514 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Xi’an from Palma?

Xi’an is to the north-east of Palma, at an initial bearing of 54°.

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

A direct flight would take about 11 h 36 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.