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Distance from Xi’an to Gent

Straight line

8,076 km
5,018 mi · 4,361 NM

By road

9,505 km
5,906 mi

Travel time

113 h 40 min
flight ≈ 10 h 36 min

Direction

NW 320°
initial bearing

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How far is Xi’an from Gent?

Xi’an (China) and Gent (Belgium) are very far apart: 8,076 km in a straight line, that is 5,018 miles or 4,361 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Xi’an to Gent is 9,505 km (5,906 miles), about 113 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Xi’an, Gent lies to the north-west (initial bearing 320°). The route crosses from China into Belgium. The halfway point is at 56.1968°, 66.4094°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 36 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 Gent?

By road it is 9,505 km (5,906 miles) from Xi’an to Gent; in a straight line it is 8,076 km (5,018 miles).

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

About 113 h 40 min on the fastest route (9,505 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Gent from Xi’an?

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

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

A direct flight would take about 10 h 36 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.