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Distance from Xi’an to Jeddah

Straight line

6,883 km
4,277 mi · 3,717 NM

By road

8,212 km
5,103 mi

Travel time

102 h 23 min
flight ≈ 9 h 6 min

Direction

W 278°
initial bearing

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How far is Xi’an from Jeddah?

Xi’an (China) and Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 6,883 km in a straight line, that is 4,277 miles or 3,717 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Xi’an to Jeddah is 8,212 km (5,103 miles), about 102 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Xi’an, Jeddah lies to the west (initial bearing 278°). The route crosses from China into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 32.7857°, 71.6960°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 6 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 Jeddah?

By road it is 8,212 km (5,103 miles) from Xi’an to Jeddah; in a straight line it is 6,883 km (4,277 miles).

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

About 102 h 23 min on the fastest route (8,212 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Jeddah from Xi’an?

Jeddah is to the west of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 278°.

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

A direct flight would take about 9 h 6 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.