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Distance from Tarsus to Xi’an

Straight line

6,539 km
4,063 mi · 3,531 NM

By road

8,423 km
5,234 mi

Travel time

98 h 30 min
flight ≈ 8 h 40 min

Direction

ENE 68°
initial bearing

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How far is Tarsus from Xi’an?

Tarsus (Türkiye) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 6,539 km in a straight line, that is 4,063 miles or 3,531 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tarsus to Xi’an is 8,423 km (5,234 miles), about 98 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Tarsus, Xi’an lies to the east (initial bearing 68°). The route crosses from Türkiye into China. The halfway point is at 41.8662°, 72.6283°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 40 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 Tarsus from Xi’an?

By road it is 8,423 km (5,234 miles) from Tarsus to Xi’an; in a straight line it is 6,539 km (4,063 miles).

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

About 98 h 30 min on the fastest route (8,423 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xi’an from Tarsus?

Xi’an is to the east of Tarsus, at an initial bearing of 68°.

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

A direct flight would take about 8 h 40 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.