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Distance from Xi’an to Barcelona

Straight line

8,788 km
5,461 mi · 4,745 NM

By road

10,585 km
6,577 mi

Travel time

124 h 23 min
flight ≈ 11 h 29 min

Direction

NW 313°
initial bearing

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How far is Xi’an from Barcelona?

Xi’an (China) and Barcelona (Spain) are very far apart: 8,788 km in a straight line, that is 5,461 miles or 4,745 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Xi’an to Barcelona is 10,585 km (6,577 miles), about 124 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Xi’an, Barcelona lies to the north-west (initial bearing 313°). The route crosses from China into Spain. The halfway point is at 52.4075°, 59.2682°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 29 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 Barcelona?

By road it is 10,585 km (6,577 miles) from Xi’an to Barcelona; in a straight line it is 8,788 km (5,461 miles).

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

About 124 h 23 min on the fastest route (10,585 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Barcelona from Xi’an?

Barcelona is to the north-west of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 313°.

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

A direct flight would take about 11 h 29 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.