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Distance from Xi’an to Bordeaux

Straight line

8,737 km
5,429 mi · 4,718 NM

By road

10,353 km
6,433 mi

Travel time

122 h 7 min
flight ≈ 11 h 25 min

Direction

NW 317°
initial bearing

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How far is Xi’an from Bordeaux?

Xi’an (China) and Bordeaux (France) are very far apart: 8,737 km in a straight line, that is 5,429 miles or 4,718 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Xi’an to Bordeaux is 10,353 km (6,433 miles), about 122 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Xi’an, Bordeaux lies to the north-west (initial bearing 317°). The route crosses from China into France. The halfway point is at 54.8963°, 60.3511°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 25 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 Bordeaux?

By road it is 10,353 km (6,433 miles) from Xi’an to Bordeaux; in a straight line it is 8,737 km (5,429 miles).

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

About 122 h 7 min on the fastest route (10,353 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bordeaux from Xi’an?

Bordeaux is to the north-west of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 317°.

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

A direct flight would take about 11 h 25 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.