Distance from Xi’an to Kyoto
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How far is Xi’an from Kyoto?
Xi’an (China) and Kyoto (Japan) are quite far apart: 2,454 km in a straight line, that is 1,525 miles or 1,325 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Xi’an to Kyoto is 2,245 km (1,395 miles), about 37 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.
From Xi’an, Kyoto lies to the east (initial bearing 80°). The route crosses from China into Japan. The halfway point is at 35.3842°, 122.2784°.
A direct flight would take about 3 h 34 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Xi’an
- Xi’an – Xianyang 23 km
- Xi’an – Shiyan 248 km
- Xi’an – Tianshui 294 km
- Xi’an – Luoyang 327 km
- Xi’an – Zhengzhou 436 km
- Xi’an – Xuchang 455 km
- Xi’an – Nanchong 468 km
- Xi’an – Lanzhou 504 km
- Xi’an – Taiyuan 517 km
Other distances from Kyoto
- Kyoto – Osaka 43 km
- Kyoto – Kobe 64 km
- Kyoto – Nagoya 106 km
- Kyoto – Hiroshima 310 km
- Kyoto – Yokohama 357 km
- Kyoto – Kawasaki 364 km
- Kyoto – Yono 364 km
- Kyoto – Tokyo 365 km
- Kyoto – Saitama 367 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Xi’an from Kyoto?
By road it is 2,245 km (1,395 miles) from Xi’an to Kyoto; in a straight line it is 2,454 km (1,525 miles).
How long is the drive from Xi’an to Kyoto?
About 37 h 31 min on the fastest route (2,245 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Kyoto from Xi’an?
Kyoto is to the east of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 80°.
How long is the flight from Xi’an to Kyoto?
A direct flight would take about 3 h 34 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.