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Distance from Shiraz to Xi’an

Straight line

5,290 km
3,287 mi · 2,857 NM

By road

7,011 km
4,356 mi

Travel time

82 h 24 min
flight ≈ 7 h 7 min

Direction

ENE 69°
initial bearing

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How far is Shiraz from Xi’an?

Shiraz (Iran) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 5,290 km in a straight line, that is 3,287 miles or 2,857 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shiraz to Xi’an is 7,011 km (4,356 miles), about 82 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Shiraz, Xi’an lies to the east (initial bearing 69°). The route crosses from Iran into China. The halfway point is at 35.2660°, 79.9529°.

A direct flight would take about 7 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 Shiraz from Xi’an?

By road it is 7,011 km (4,356 miles) from Shiraz to Xi’an; in a straight line it is 5,290 km (3,287 miles).

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

About 82 h 24 min on the fastest route (7,011 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xi’an from Shiraz?

Xi’an is to the east of Shiraz, at an initial bearing of 69°.

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

A direct flight would take about 7 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.