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Distance from Xi’an to Lijiang

Straight line

1,169 km
726 mi · 631 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 58 min

Direction

SW 228°
initial bearing

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How far is Xi’an from Lijiang?

Xi’an (China) and Lijiang (China) are quite far apart: 1,169 km in a straight line, that is 726 miles or 631 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Xi’an, Lijiang lies to the south-west (initial bearing 228°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 30.6360°, 104.4083°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 58 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 Lijiang?

The straight-line distance between Xi’an and Lijiang is 1,169 km (726 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Lijiang from Xi’an?

Lijiang is to the south-west of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 228°.

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

A direct flight would take about 1 h 58 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.