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Distance from Xi’an to Birmingham

Straight line

8,302 km
5,159 mi · 4,483 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 53 min

Direction

NW 324°
initial bearing

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How far is Xi’an from Birmingham?

Xi’an (China) and Birmingham (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 8,302 km in a straight line, that is 5,159 miles or 4,483 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Xi’an, Birmingham lies to the north-west (initial bearing 324°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 58.3989°, 65.9073°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 53 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 Birmingham?

The straight-line distance between Xi’an and Birmingham is 8,302 km (5,159 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Birmingham from Xi’an?

Birmingham is to the north-west of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 324°.

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

A direct flight would take about 10 h 53 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.