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Distance from Xi’an to Nice

Straight line

8,297 km
5,156 mi · 4,480 NM

By road

10,007 km
6,218 mi

Travel time

119 h 58 min
flight ≈ 10 h 52 min

Direction

NW 313°
initial bearing

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How far is Xi’an from Nice?

Xi’an (China) and Nice (France) are very far apart: 8,297 km in a straight line, that is 5,156 miles or 4,480 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Xi’an to Nice is 10,007 km (6,218 miles), about 119 h 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Xi’an, Nice lies to the north-west (initial bearing 313°). The route crosses from China into France. The halfway point is at 51.9345°, 62.7883°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 52 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 Nice?

By road it is 10,007 km (6,218 miles) from Xi’an to Nice; in a straight line it is 8,297 km (5,156 miles).

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

About 119 h 58 min on the fastest route (10,007 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nice from Xi’an?

Nice is to the north-west of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 313°.

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

A direct flight would take about 10 h 52 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.