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Distance from Xi’an to Karaj

Straight line

5,209 km
3,237 mi · 2,813 NM

By road

6,589 km
4,094 mi

Travel time

78 h 4 min
flight ≈ 7 h 1 min

Direction

WNW 289°
initial bearing

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How far is Xi’an from Karaj?

Xi’an (China) and Karaj (Iran) are very far apart: 5,209 km in a straight line, that is 3,237 miles or 2,813 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Xi’an to Karaj is 6,589 km (4,094 miles), about 78 h 4 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Xi’an, Karaj lies to the west (initial bearing 289°). The route crosses from China into Iran. The halfway point is at 38.7186°, 80.2657°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 1 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 Karaj?

By road it is 6,589 km (4,094 miles) from Xi’an to Karaj; in a straight line it is 5,209 km (3,237 miles).

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

About 78 h 4 min on the fastest route (6,589 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Karaj from Xi’an?

Karaj is to the west of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 289°.

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

A direct flight would take about 7 h 1 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.