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Distance from Seoul to Xi’an

Straight line

1,667 km
1,036 mi · 900 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 35 min

Direction

W 263°
initial bearing

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How far is Seoul from Xi’an?

Seoul (South Korea) and Xi’an (China) are quite far apart: 1,667 km in a straight line, that is 1,036 miles or 900 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Seoul, Xi’an lies to the west (initial bearing 263°). The route crosses from South Korea into China. The halfway point is at 36.2517°, 117.7632°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 35 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 Seoul from Xi’an?

The straight-line distance between Seoul and Xi’an is 1,667 km (1,036 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Xi’an from Seoul?

Xi’an is to the west of Seoul, at an initial bearing of 263°.

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

A direct flight would take about 2 h 35 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.