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Distance from Paris to Xi’an

Straight line

8,294 km
5,154 mi · 4,478 NM

By road

9,770 km
6,071 mi

Travel time

116 h 10 min
flight ≈ 10 h 52 min

Direction

NE 55°
initial bearing

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How far is Paris from Xi’an?

Paris (France) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 8,294 km in a straight line, that is 5,154 miles or 4,478 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Paris to Xi’an is 9,770 km (6,071 miles), about 116 h 10 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Paris, Xi’an lies to the north-east (initial bearing 55°). The route crosses from France into China. The halfway point is at 55.7023°, 64.2951°.

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 Paris from Xi’an?

By road it is 9,770 km (6,071 miles) from Paris to Xi’an; in a straight line it is 8,294 km (5,154 miles).

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

About 116 h 10 min on the fastest route (9,770 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xi’an from Paris?

Xi’an is to the north-east of Paris, at an initial bearing of 55°.

How long is the flight from Paris 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.