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Distance from Xi’an to Amman

Straight line

6,662 km
4,140 mi · 3,597 NM

By road

8,403 km
5,221 mi

Travel time

101 h 31 min
flight ≈ 8 h 50 min

Direction

WNW 290°
initial bearing

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How far is Xi’an from Amman?

Xi’an (China) and Amman (Jordan) are very far apart: 6,662 km in a straight line, that is 4,140 miles or 3,597 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Xi’an to Amman is 8,403 km (5,221 miles), about 101 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Xi’an, Amman lies to the west (initial bearing 290°). The route crosses from China into Jordan. The halfway point is at 39.0435°, 71.8813°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 50 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 Xi’an from Amman?

By road it is 8,403 km (5,221 miles) from Xi’an to Amman; in a straight line it is 6,662 km (4,140 miles).

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

About 101 h 31 min on the fastest route (8,403 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Amman from Xi’an?

Amman is to the west of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 290°.

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

A direct flight would take about 8 h 50 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.