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Distance from Xi’an to Nanjing

Straight line

950 km
590 mi · 513 NM

By road

1,076 km
668 mi

Travel time

12 h 7 min
flight ≈ 1 h 41 min

Direction

ESE 102°
initial bearing

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How far is Xi’an from Nanjing?

Xi’an (China) and Nanjing (China) are quite far apart: 950 km in a straight line, that is 590 miles or 513 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Xi’an to Nanjing is 1,076 km (668 miles), about 12 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 13% longer than the straight line.

From Xi’an, Nanjing lies to the east (initial bearing 102°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 33.2571°, 113.9150°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 41 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 Nanjing?

By road it is 1,076 km (668 miles) from Xi’an to Nanjing; in a straight line it is 950 km (590 miles).

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

About 12 h 7 min on the fastest route (1,076 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nanjing from Xi’an?

Nanjing is to the east of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 102°.

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

A direct flight would take about 1 h 41 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.