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Distance from Xi’an to Kathmandu

Straight line

2,363 km
1,468 mi · 1,276 NM

By road

3,834 km
2,382 mi

Travel time

45 h 11 min
flight ≈ 3 h 27 min

Direction

WSW 258°
initial bearing

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How far is Xi’an from Kathmandu?

Xi’an (China) and Kathmandu (Nepal) are quite far apart: 2,363 km in a straight line, that is 1,468 miles or 1,276 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Xi’an to Kathmandu is 3,834 km (2,382 miles), about 45 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 62% longer than the straight line.

From Xi’an, Kathmandu lies to the west (initial bearing 258°). The route crosses from China into Nepal. The halfway point is at 31.5225°, 96.7128°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 27 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 Kathmandu?

By road it is 3,834 km (2,382 miles) from Xi’an to Kathmandu; in a straight line it is 2,363 km (1,468 miles).

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

About 45 h 11 min on the fastest route (3,834 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kathmandu from Xi’an?

Kathmandu is to the west of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 258°.

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

A direct flight would take about 3 h 27 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.