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Distance from Xi’an to Messina

Straight line

8,019 km
4,983 mi · 4,330 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 31 min

Direction

NW 304°
initial bearing

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How far is Xi’an from Messina?

Xi’an (China) and Messina (Italy) are very far apart: 8,019 km in a straight line, that is 4,983 miles or 4,330 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Xi’an, Messina lies to the north-west (initial bearing 304°). The route crosses from China into Italy. The halfway point is at 46.8721°, 63.7700°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 31 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 Messina?

The straight-line distance between Xi’an and Messina is 8,019 km (4,983 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Messina from Xi’an?

Messina is to the north-west of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 304°.

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

A direct flight would take about 10 h 31 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.