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Distance from Sendai to Xi’an

Straight line

2,890 km
1,796 mi · 1,560 NM

By road

3,021 km
1,877 mi

Travel time

37 h 31 min
flight ≈ 4 h 7 min

Direction

W 271°
initial bearing

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How far is Sendai from Xi’an?

Sendai (Japan) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 2,890 km in a straight line, that is 1,796 miles or 1,560 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sendai to Xi’an is 3,021 km (1,877 miles), about 37 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 5% longer than the straight line.

From Sendai, Xi’an lies to the west (initial bearing 271°). The route crosses from Japan into China. The halfway point is at 37.3432°, 124.4768°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 7 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 Sendai from Xi’an?

By road it is 3,021 km (1,877 miles) from Sendai to Xi’an; in a straight line it is 2,890 km (1,796 miles).

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

About 37 h 31 min on the fastest route (3,021 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xi’an from Sendai?

Xi’an is to the west of Sendai, at an initial bearing of 271°.

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

A direct flight would take about 4 h 7 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.