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Distance from Van to Xi’an

Straight line

5,775 km
3,588 mi · 3,118 NM

By road

7,518 km
4,672 mi

Travel time

88 h 12 min
flight ≈ 7 h 43 min

Direction

ENE 73°
initial bearing

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How far is Van from Xi’an?

Van (Türkiye) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 5,775 km in a straight line, that is 3,588 miles or 3,118 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Van to Xi’an is 7,518 km (4,672 miles), about 88 h 12 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Van, Xi’an lies to the east (initial bearing 73°). The route crosses from Türkiye into China. The halfway point is at 41.2166°, 77.1607°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 43 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 Van from Xi’an?

By road it is 7,518 km (4,672 miles) from Van to Xi’an; in a straight line it is 5,775 km (3,588 miles).

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

About 88 h 12 min on the fastest route (7,518 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xi’an from Van?

Xi’an is to the east of Van, at an initial bearing of 73°.

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

A direct flight would take about 7 h 43 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.