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Distance from Xi’an to Plovdiv

Straight line

7,122 km
4,425 mi · 3,846 NM

By road

9,390 km
5,835 mi

Travel time

109 h 24 min
flight ≈ 9 h 24 min

Direction

NW 305°
initial bearing

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How far is Xi’an from Plovdiv?

Xi’an (China) and Plovdiv (Bulgaria) are very far apart: 7,122 km in a straight line, that is 4,425 miles or 3,846 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Xi’an to Plovdiv is 9,390 km (5,835 miles), about 109 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Xi’an, Plovdiv lies to the north-west (initial bearing 305°). The route crosses from China into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 46.6490°, 69.6465°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 24 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 Plovdiv?

By road it is 9,390 km (5,835 miles) from Xi’an to Plovdiv; in a straight line it is 7,122 km (4,425 miles).

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

About 109 h 24 min on the fastest route (9,390 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Plovdiv from Xi’an?

Plovdiv is to the north-west of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 305°.

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

A direct flight would take about 9 h 24 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.