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Distance from Xi’an to Florence

Straight line

8,020 km
4,983 mi · 4,331 NM

By road

9,691 km
6,022 mi

Travel time

116 h 34 min
flight ≈ 10 h 32 min

Direction

NW 311°
initial bearing

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How far is Xi’an from Florence?

Xi’an (China) and Florence (Italy) are very far apart: 8,020 km in a straight line, that is 4,983 miles or 4,331 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Xi’an to Florence is 9,691 km (6,022 miles), about 116 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Xi’an, Florence lies to the north-west (initial bearing 311°). The route crosses from China into Italy. The halfway point is at 50.8331°, 64.5017°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 32 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 Florence?

By road it is 9,691 km (6,022 miles) from Xi’an to Florence; in a straight line it is 8,020 km (4,983 miles).

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

About 116 h 34 min on the fastest route (9,691 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Florence from Xi’an?

Florence is to the north-west of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 311°.

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

A direct flight would take about 10 h 32 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.