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Distance from Rome to Xi’an

Straight line

8,037 km
4,994 mi · 4,340 NM

By road

9,964 km
6,191 mi

Travel time

119 h 19 min
flight ≈ 10 h 33 min

Direction

ENE 60°
initial bearing

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How far is Rome from Xi’an?

Rome (Italy) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 8,037 km in a straight line, that is 4,994 miles or 4,340 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Rome to Xi’an is 9,964 km (6,191 miles), about 119 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Rome, Xi’an lies to the north-east (initial bearing 60°). The route crosses from Italy into China. The halfway point is at 49.5647°, 64.0664°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 33 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 Rome from Xi’an?

By road it is 9,964 km (6,191 miles) from Rome to Xi’an; in a straight line it is 8,037 km (4,994 miles).

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

About 119 h 19 min on the fastest route (9,964 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xi’an from Rome?

Xi’an is to the north-east of Rome, at an initial bearing of 60°.

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

A direct flight would take about 10 h 33 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.