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Distance from Şanlıurfa to Xi’an

Straight line

6,205 km
3,855 mi · 3,350 NM

By road

8,020 km
4,983 mi

Travel time

94 h 34 min
flight ≈ 8 h 15 min

Direction

ENE 70°
initial bearing

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How far is Şanlıurfa from Xi’an?

Şanlıurfa (Türkiye) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 6,205 km in a straight line, that is 3,855 miles or 3,350 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Şanlıurfa to Xi’an is 8,020 km (4,983 miles), about 94 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Şanlıurfa, Xi’an lies to the east (initial bearing 70°). The route crosses from Türkiye into China. The halfway point is at 41.2921°, 74.5953°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 15 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 Şanlıurfa from Xi’an?

By road it is 8,020 km (4,983 miles) from Şanlıurfa to Xi’an; in a straight line it is 6,205 km (3,855 miles).

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

About 94 h 34 min on the fastest route (8,020 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xi’an from Şanlıurfa?

Xi’an is to the east of Şanlıurfa, at an initial bearing of 70°.

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

A direct flight would take about 8 h 15 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.