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Distance from Xi’an to Guangzhou

Straight line

1,305 km
811 mi · 704 NM

By road

1,620 km
1,007 mi

Travel time

18 h 6 min
flight ≈ 2 h 8 min

Direction

SSE 160°
initial bearing

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How far is Xi’an from Guangzhou?

Xi’an (China) and Guangzhou (China) are quite far apart: 1,305 km in a straight line, that is 811 miles or 704 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Xi’an to Guangzhou is 1,620 km (1,007 miles), about 18 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Xi’an, Guangzhou lies to the south (initial bearing 160°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 28.7046°, 111.2047°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 8 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 Guangzhou?

By road it is 1,620 km (1,007 miles) from Xi’an to Guangzhou; in a straight line it is 1,305 km (811 miles).

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

About 18 h 6 min on the fastest route (1,620 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Guangzhou from Xi’an?

Guangzhou is to the south of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 160°.

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

A direct flight would take about 2 h 8 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.