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Distance from Xi’an to Gherla

Straight line

6,972 km
4,332 mi · 3,765 NM

By road

8,759 km
5,442 mi

Travel time

112 h 59 min
flight ≈ 9 h 13 min

Direction

NW 310°
initial bearing

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How far is Xi’an from Gherla?

Xi’an (China) and Gherla (Romania) are very far apart: 6,972 km in a straight line, that is 4,332 miles or 3,765 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Xi’an to Gherla is 8,759 km (5,442 miles), about 112 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Xi’an, Gherla lies to the north-west (initial bearing 310°). The route crosses from China into Romania. The halfway point is at 49.2371°, 71.4564°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 13 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 Gherla?

By road it is 8,759 km (5,442 miles) from Xi’an to Gherla; in a straight line it is 6,972 km (4,332 miles).

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

About 112 h 59 min on the fastest route (8,759 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Gherla from Xi’an?

Gherla is to the north-west of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 310°.

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

A direct flight would take about 9 h 13 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.