Distance from Xi’an to Mecca
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How far is Xi’an from Mecca?
Xi’an (China) and Mecca (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 6,828 km in a straight line, that is 4,243 miles or 3,687 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Xi’an to Mecca is 8,212 km (5,103 miles), about 102 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.
From Xi’an, Mecca lies to the west (initial bearing 278°). The route crosses from China into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 32.6504°, 72.0351°.
A direct flight would take about 9 h 2 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 Mecca
- Mecca – Jeddah 67 km
- Mecca – Medina 339 km
- Mecca – Riyadh 793 km
- Mecca – Sanaa 818 km
- Mecca – Omdurman 1,006 km
- Mecca – Khartoum 1,009 km
- Mecca – Amman 1,232 km
- Mecca – Basrah 1,284 km
- Mecca – Giza 1,286 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Xi’an from Mecca?
By road it is 8,212 km (5,103 miles) from Xi’an to Mecca; in a straight line it is 6,828 km (4,243 miles).
How long is the drive from Xi’an to Mecca?
About 102 h 23 min on the fastest route (8,212 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Mecca from Xi’an?
Mecca is to the west of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 278°.
How long is the flight from Xi’an to Mecca?
A direct flight would take about 9 h 2 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.