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Distance from Xi’an to Medan

Straight line

3,559 km
2,211 mi · 1,921 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 4 h 57 min

Direction

SSW 200°
initial bearing

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How far is Xi’an from Medan?

Xi’an (China) and Medan (Indonesia) are very far apart: 3,559 km in a straight line, that is 2,211 miles or 1,921 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Xi’an and Medan, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Xi’an, Medan lies to the south (initial bearing 200°). The route crosses from China into Indonesia. The halfway point is at 18.9909°, 103.3140°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 57 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Xi’an from Medan?

The straight-line distance between Xi’an and Medan is 3,559 km (2,211 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Medan from Xi’an?

Medan is to the south of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 200°.

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

A direct flight would take about 4 h 57 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.