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Distance from Xi’an to Cali

Straight line

15,793 km
9,813 mi · 8,528 NM

By road

11,709 km
7,276 mi

Travel time

137 h 18 min
flight ≈ 20 h 14 min

Direction

N 9°
initial bearing

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How far is Xi’an from Cali?

Xi’an (China) and Cali (Colombia) are very far apart: 15,793 km in a straight line, that is 9,813 miles or 8,528 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Xi’an to Cali is 11,709 km (7,276 miles), about 137 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Xi’an, Cali lies to the north (initial bearing 9°). The route crosses from China into Colombia. The halfway point is at 72.8516°, -100.6337°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 14 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 Cali?

By road it is 11,709 km (7,276 miles) from Xi’an to Cali; in a straight line it is 15,793 km (9,813 miles).

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

About 137 h 18 min on the fastest route (11,709 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cali from Xi’an?

Cali is to the north of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 9°.

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

A direct flight would take about 20 h 14 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.