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Distance from Xi’an to Malatya

Straight line

6,200 km
3,853 mi · 3,348 NM

By road

8,051 km
5,003 mi

Travel time

94 h 56 min
flight ≈ 8 h 15 min

Direction

WNW 296°
initial bearing

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How far is Xi’an from Malatya?

Xi’an (China) and Malatya (Türkiye) are very far apart: 6,200 km in a straight line, that is 3,853 miles or 3,348 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Xi’an to Malatya is 8,051 km (5,003 miles), about 94 h 56 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Xi’an, Malatya lies to the north-west (initial bearing 296°). The route crosses from China into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 41.9907°, 74.6875°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 15 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 Malatya?

By road it is 8,051 km (5,003 miles) from Xi’an to Malatya; in a straight line it is 6,200 km (3,853 miles).

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

About 94 h 56 min on the fastest route (8,051 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Malatya from Xi’an?

Malatya is to the north-west of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 296°.

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

A direct flight would take about 8 h 15 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.