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Distance from Xi’an to Marseille

Straight line

8,449 km
5,250 mi · 4,562 NM

By road

10,260 km
6,375 mi

Travel time

121 h 3 min
flight ≈ 11 h 4 min

Direction

NW 313°
initial bearing

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How far is Xi’an from Marseille?

Xi’an (China) and Marseille (France) are very far apart: 8,449 km in a straight line, that is 5,250 miles or 4,562 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Xi’an to Marseille is 10,260 km (6,375 miles), about 121 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Xi’an, Marseille lies to the north-west (initial bearing 313°). The route crosses from China into France. The halfway point is at 52.3065°, 61.7639°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 4 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 Marseille?

By road it is 10,260 km (6,375 miles) from Xi’an to Marseille; in a straight line it is 8,449 km (5,250 miles).

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

About 121 h 3 min on the fastest route (10,260 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Marseille from Xi’an?

Marseille is to the north-west of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 313°.

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

A direct flight would take about 11 h 4 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.