Distance from Xi’an to Edinburgh
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How far is Xi’an from Edinburgh?
Xi’an (China) and Edinburgh (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 8,138 km in a straight line, that is 5,057 miles or 4,394 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Xi’an to Edinburgh is 10,455 km (6,496 miles), about 124 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.
From Xi’an, Edinburgh lies to the north-west (initial bearing 327°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 59.9501°, 68.8154°.
A direct flight would take about 10 h 40 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Xi’an
- Xi’an – Xianyang 23 km
- Xi’an – Shiyan 248 km
- Xi’an – Tianshui 294 km
- Xi’an – Luoyang 327 km
- Xi’an – Zhengzhou 436 km
- Xi’an – Xuchang 455 km
- Xi’an – Nanchong 468 km
- Xi’an – Lanzhou 504 km
- Xi’an – Taiyuan 517 km
Other distances from Edinburgh
- Edinburgh – Glasgow 67 km
- Edinburgh – Sunderland 163 km
- Edinburgh – Belfast 229 km
- Edinburgh – Blackpool 238 km
- Edinburgh – Preston 245 km
- Edinburgh – Bradford 257 km
- Edinburgh – Leeds 262 km
- Edinburgh – Manchester 282 km
- Edinburgh – Liverpool 283 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Xi’an from Edinburgh?
By road it is 10,455 km (6,496 miles) from Xi’an to Edinburgh; in a straight line it is 8,138 km (5,057 miles).
How long is the drive from Xi’an to Edinburgh?
About 124 h 34 min on the fastest route (10,455 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Edinburgh from Xi’an?
Edinburgh is to the north-west of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 327°.
How long is the flight from Xi’an to Edinburgh?
A direct flight would take about 10 h 40 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.