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Distance from Xi’an to Islington

Straight line

8,265 km
5,136 mi · 4,463 NM

By road

9,822 km
6,103 mi

Travel time

117 h 29 min
flight ≈ 10 h 50 min

Direction

NW 322°
initial bearing

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How far is Xi’an from Islington?

Xi’an (China) and Islington (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 8,265 km in a straight line, that is 5,136 miles or 4,463 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Xi’an to Islington is 9,822 km (6,103 miles), about 117 h 29 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Xi’an, Islington lies to the north-west (initial bearing 322°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 57.5086°, 65.6140°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 50 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 Islington?

By road it is 9,822 km (6,103 miles) from Xi’an to Islington; in a straight line it is 8,265 km (5,136 miles).

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

About 117 h 29 min on the fastest route (9,822 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Islington from Xi’an?

Islington is to the north-west of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 322°.

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

A direct flight would take about 10 h 50 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.