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Distance from Samsun to Xi’an

Straight line

6,257 km
3,888 mi · 3,378 NM

By road

8,314 km
5,166 mi

Travel time

98 h 24 min
flight ≈ 8 h 19 min

Direction

ENE 72°
initial bearing

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How far is Samsun from Xi’an?

Samsun (Türkiye) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 6,257 km in a straight line, that is 3,888 miles or 3,378 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Samsun to Xi’an is 8,314 km (5,166 miles), about 98 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Samsun, Xi’an lies to the east (initial bearing 72°). The route crosses from Türkiye into China. The halfway point is at 43.8536°, 74.6319°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 19 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 Samsun from Xi’an?

By road it is 8,314 km (5,166 miles) from Samsun to Xi’an; in a straight line it is 6,257 km (3,888 miles).

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

About 98 h 24 min on the fastest route (8,314 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xi’an from Samsun?

Xi’an is to the east of Samsun, at an initial bearing of 72°.

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

A direct flight would take about 8 h 19 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.