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Distance from Xi’an to Bristol

Straight line

8,409 km
5,225 mi · 4,541 NM

By road

10,007 km
6,218 mi

Travel time

119 h 17 min
flight ≈ 11 h 1 min

Direction

NW 323°
initial bearing

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How far is Xi’an from Bristol?

Xi’an (China) and Bristol (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 8,409 km in a straight line, that is 5,225 miles or 4,541 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Xi’an to Bristol is 10,007 km (6,218 miles), about 119 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Xi’an, Bristol lies to the north-west (initial bearing 323°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 58.2374°, 64.8146°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 1 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 Bristol?

By road it is 10,007 km (6,218 miles) from Xi’an to Bristol; in a straight line it is 8,409 km (5,225 miles).

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

About 119 h 17 min on the fastest route (10,007 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bristol from Xi’an?

Bristol is to the north-west of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 323°.

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

A direct flight would take about 11 h 1 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.