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Distance from Xi’an to Derby

Straight line

8,250 km
5,126 mi · 4,455 NM

By road

10,034 km
6,235 mi

Travel time

119 h 35 min
flight ≈ 10 h 49 min

Direction

NW 324°
initial bearing

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How far is Xi’an from Derby?

Xi’an (China) and Derby (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 8,250 km in a straight line, that is 5,126 miles or 4,455 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Xi’an to Derby is 10,034 km (6,235 miles), about 119 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Xi’an, Derby lies to the north-west (initial bearing 324°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 58.4306°, 66.4124°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 49 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 Derby?

By road it is 10,034 km (6,235 miles) from Xi’an to Derby; in a straight line it is 8,250 km (5,126 miles).

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

About 119 h 35 min on the fastest route (10,034 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Derby from Xi’an?

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

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

A direct flight would take about 10 h 49 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.