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Distance from Xi’an to Adelaide

Straight line

8,259 km
5,132 mi · 4,460 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 49 min

Direction

SSE 155°
initial bearing

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How far is Xi’an from Adelaide?

Xi’an (China) and Adelaide (Australia) are very far apart: 8,259 km in a straight line, that is 5,132 miles or 4,460 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Xi’an and Adelaide, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Xi’an, Adelaide lies to the south-east (initial bearing 155°). The route crosses from China into Australia. The halfway point is at -0.3467°, 123.7024°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 49 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Xi’an from Adelaide?

The straight-line distance between Xi’an and Adelaide is 8,259 km (5,132 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Adelaide from Xi’an?

Adelaide is to the south-east of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 155°.

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

A direct flight would take about 10 h 49 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.