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Distance from Rotterdam to Xi’an

Straight line

7,979 km
4,958 mi · 4,308 NM

By road

9,413 km
5,849 mi

Travel time

113 h
flight ≈ 10 h 28 min

Direction

ENE 58°
initial bearing

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How far is Rotterdam from Xi’an?

Rotterdam (Netherlands) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 7,979 km in a straight line, that is 4,958 miles or 4,308 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Rotterdam to Xi’an is 9,413 km (5,849 miles), about 113 h by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Rotterdam, Xi’an lies to the north-east (initial bearing 58°). The route crosses from Netherlands into China. The halfway point is at 56.3269°, 67.3267°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 28 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 Rotterdam from Xi’an?

By road it is 9,413 km (5,849 miles) from Rotterdam to Xi’an; in a straight line it is 7,979 km (4,958 miles).

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

About 113 h on the fastest route (9,413 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xi’an from Rotterdam?

Xi’an is to the north-east of Rotterdam, at an initial bearing of 58°.

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

A direct flight would take about 10 h 28 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.