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Distance from Xi’an to Moscow

Straight line

5,805 km
3,607 mi · 3,135 NM

By road

6,921 km
4,300 mi

Travel time

85 h 3 min
flight ≈ 7 h 45 min

Direction

NW 317°
initial bearing

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How far is Xi’an from Moscow?

Xi’an (China) and Moscow (Russia) are very far apart: 5,805 km in a straight line, that is 3,607 miles or 3,135 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Xi’an to Moscow is 6,921 km (4,300 miles), about 85 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Xi’an, Moscow lies to the north-west (initial bearing 317°). The route crosses from China into Russia. The halfway point is at 50.6525°, 81.0276°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 45 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 Moscow?

By road it is 6,921 km (4,300 miles) from Xi’an to Moscow; in a straight line it is 5,805 km (3,607 miles).

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

About 85 h 3 min on the fastest route (6,921 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Moscow from Xi’an?

Moscow is to the north-west of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 317°.

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

A direct flight would take about 7 h 45 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.