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Distance from Sheffield to Xi’an

Straight line

8,219 km
5,107 mi · 4,438 NM

By road

10,091 km
6,270 mi

Travel time

120 h 18 min
flight ≈ 10 h 46 min

Direction

NE 54°
initial bearing

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How far is Sheffield from Xi’an?

Sheffield (United Kingdom) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 8,219 km in a straight line, that is 5,107 miles or 4,438 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sheffield to Xi’an is 10,091 km (6,270 miles), about 120 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Sheffield, Xi’an lies to the north-east (initial bearing 54°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 58.5909°, 66.8245°.

A direct flight would take about 10 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 Sheffield from Xi’an?

By road it is 10,091 km (6,270 miles) from Sheffield to Xi’an; in a straight line it is 8,219 km (5,107 miles).

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

About 120 h 18 min on the fastest route (10,091 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xi’an from Sheffield?

Xi’an is to the north-east of Sheffield, at an initial bearing of 54°.

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

A direct flight would take about 10 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.