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Distance from Pyongyang to Xi’an

Straight line

1,592 km
989 mi · 860 NM

By road

2,114 km
1,314 mi

Travel time

24 h 19 min
flight ≈ 2 h 29 min

Direction

WSW 256°
initial bearing

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How far is Pyongyang from Xi’an?

Pyongyang (North Korea) and Xi’an (China) are quite far apart: 1,592 km in a straight line, that is 989 miles or 860 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Pyongyang to Xi’an is 2,114 km (1,314 miles), about 24 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Pyongyang, Xi’an lies to the west (initial bearing 256°). The route crosses from North Korea into China. The halfway point is at 36.9431°, 117.0786°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 29 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 Pyongyang from Xi’an?

By road it is 2,114 km (1,314 miles) from Pyongyang to Xi’an; in a straight line it is 1,592 km (989 miles).

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

About 24 h 19 min on the fastest route (2,114 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xi’an from Pyongyang?

Xi’an is to the west of Pyongyang, at an initial bearing of 256°.

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

A direct flight would take about 2 h 29 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.