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Distance from Recife to Xi’an

Straight line

15,318 km
9,518 mi · 8,271 NM

By road

11,704 km
7,272 mi

Travel time

137 h 15 min
flight ≈ 19 h 39 min

Direction

NE 46°
initial bearing

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How far is Recife from Xi’an?

Recife (Brazil) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 15,318 km in a straight line, that is 9,518 miles or 8,271 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Recife to Xi’an is 11,704 km (7,272 miles), about 137 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Recife, Xi’an lies to the north-east (initial bearing 46°). The route crosses from Brazil into China. The halfway point is at 35.8450°, 21.6126°.

A direct flight would take about 19 h 39 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 Recife from Xi’an?

By road it is 11,704 km (7,272 miles) from Recife to Xi’an; in a straight line it is 15,318 km (9,518 miles).

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

About 137 h 15 min on the fastest route (11,704 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xi’an from Recife?

Xi’an is to the north-east of Recife, at an initial bearing of 46°.

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

A direct flight would take about 19 h 39 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.