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Distance from Varanasi to Xi’an

Straight line

2,685 km
1,669 mi · 1,450 NM

By road

4,014 km
2,494 mi

Travel time

47 h 26 min
flight ≈ 3 h 51 min

Direction

ENE 62°
initial bearing

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How far is Varanasi from Xi’an?

Varanasi (India) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 2,685 km in a straight line, that is 1,669 miles or 1,450 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Varanasi to Xi’an is 4,014 km (2,494 miles), about 47 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 49% longer than the straight line.

From Varanasi, Xi’an lies to the north-east (initial bearing 62°). The route crosses from India into China. The halfway point is at 30.4276°, 95.3794°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 51 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 Varanasi from Xi’an?

By road it is 4,014 km (2,494 miles) from Varanasi to Xi’an; in a straight line it is 2,685 km (1,669 miles).

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

About 47 h 26 min on the fastest route (4,014 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xi’an from Varanasi?

Xi’an is to the north-east of Varanasi, at an initial bearing of 62°.

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

A direct flight would take about 3 h 51 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.