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Distance from Xi’an to Cardiff

Straight line

8,440 km
5,244 mi · 4,557 NM

By road

10,059 km
6,250 mi

Travel time

119 h 59 min
flight ≈ 11 h 3 min

Direction

NW 323°
initial bearing

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How far is Xi’an from Cardiff?

Xi’an (China) and Cardiff (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 8,440 km in a straight line, that is 5,244 miles or 4,557 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Xi’an to Cardiff is 10,059 km (6,250 miles), about 119 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Xi’an, Cardiff lies to the north-west (initial bearing 323°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 58.4275°, 64.6695°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 3 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 Cardiff?

By road it is 10,059 km (6,250 miles) from Xi’an to Cardiff; in a straight line it is 8,440 km (5,244 miles).

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

About 119 h 59 min on the fastest route (10,059 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cardiff from Xi’an?

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

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

A direct flight would take about 11 h 3 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.