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Distance from Xi’an to Luton

Straight line

8,260 km
5,133 mi · 4,460 NM

By road

9,883 km
6,141 mi

Travel time

117 h 55 min
flight ≈ 10 h 50 min

Direction

NW 323°
initial bearing

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How far is Xi’an from Luton?

Xi’an (China) and Luton (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 8,260 km in a straight line, that is 5,133 miles or 4,460 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Xi’an to Luton is 9,883 km (6,141 miles), about 117 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Xi’an, Luton lies to the north-west (initial bearing 323°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 57.7322°, 65.8093°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 50 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 Luton?

By road it is 9,883 km (6,141 miles) from Xi’an to Luton; in a straight line it is 8,260 km (5,133 miles).

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

About 117 h 55 min on the fastest route (9,883 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Luton from Xi’an?

Luton is to the north-west of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 323°.

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

A direct flight would take about 10 h 50 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.