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Distance from Xi’an to Essen

Straight line

7,857 km
4,882 mi · 4,243 NM

By road

9,250 km
5,747 mi

Travel time

110 h 51 min
flight ≈ 10 h 19 min

Direction

NW 320°
initial bearing

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How far is Xi’an from Essen?

Xi’an (China) and Essen (Germany) are very far apart: 7,857 km in a straight line, that is 4,882 miles or 4,243 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Xi’an to Essen is 9,250 km (5,747 miles), about 110 h 51 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Xi’an, Essen lies to the north-west (initial bearing 320°). The route crosses from China into Germany. The halfway point is at 55.4357°, 67.7862°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 19 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 Essen?

By road it is 9,250 km (5,747 miles) from Xi’an to Essen; in a straight line it is 7,857 km (4,882 miles).

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

About 110 h 51 min on the fastest route (9,250 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Essen from Xi’an?

Essen is to the north-west of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 320°.

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

A direct flight would take about 10 h 19 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.