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Distance from Samara to Xi’an

Straight line

5,012 km
3,114 mi · 2,706 NM

By road

6,058 km
3,764 mi

Travel time

72 h 53 min
flight ≈ 6 h 46 min

Direction

E 90°
initial bearing

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How far is Samara from Xi’an?

Samara (Russia) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 5,012 km in a straight line, that is 3,114 miles or 2,706 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Samara to Xi’an is 6,058 km (3,764 miles), about 72 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Samara, Xi’an lies to the east (initial bearing 90°). The route crosses from Russia into China. The halfway point is at 47.5567°, 84.6752°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 46 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 Samara from Xi’an?

By road it is 6,058 km (3,764 miles) from Samara to Xi’an; in a straight line it is 5,012 km (3,114 miles).

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

About 72 h 53 min on the fastest route (6,058 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xi’an from Samara?

Xi’an is to the east of Samara, at an initial bearing of 90°.

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

A direct flight would take about 6 h 46 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.