Distance from Xi’an to Gelsenkirchen
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How far is Xi’an from Gelsenkirchen?
Xi’an (China) and Gelsenkirchen (Germany) are very far apart: 7,849 km in a straight line, that is 4,877 miles or 4,238 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Xi’an, Gelsenkirchen lies to the north-west (initial bearing 320°). The route crosses from China into Germany. The halfway point is at 55.4324°, 67.8496°.
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.
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
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Xi’an from Gelsenkirchen?
The straight-line distance between Xi’an and Gelsenkirchen is 7,849 km (4,877 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Xi’an?
Gelsenkirchen is to the north-west of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 320°.
How long is the flight from Xi’an to Gelsenkirchen?
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.