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Distance from Pretoria to Xi’an

Straight line

10,794 km
6,707 mi · 5,829 NM

By road

7,852 km
4,879 mi

Travel time

104 h 25 min
flight ≈ 14 h

Direction

NE 55°
initial bearing

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How far is Pretoria from Xi’an?

Pretoria (South Africa) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 10,794 km in a straight line, that is 6,707 miles or 5,829 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Pretoria to Xi’an is 7,852 km (4,879 miles), about 104 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Pretoria, Xi’an lies to the north-east (initial bearing 55°). The route crosses from South Africa into China. The halfway point is at 5.5761°, 66.4657°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h (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 Pretoria from Xi’an?

By road it is 7,852 km (4,879 miles) from Pretoria to Xi’an; in a straight line it is 10,794 km (6,707 miles).

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

About 104 h 25 min on the fastest route (7,852 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xi’an from Pretoria?

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

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

A direct flight would take about 14 h 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.