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Distance from Xi’an to Pretoria

Straight line

10,794 km
6,707 mi · 5,829 NM

By road

7,837 km
4,869 mi

Travel time

104 h 28 min
flight ≈ 14 h

Direction

WSW 244°
initial bearing

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How far is Xi’an from Pretoria?

Xi’an (China) and Pretoria (South Africa) are very far apart: 10,794 km in a straight line, that is 6,707 miles or 5,829 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Xi’an to Pretoria is 7,837 km (4,869 miles), about 104 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Xi’an, Pretoria lies to the south-west (initial bearing 244°). The route crosses from China into South Africa. The halfway point is at 5.5761°, 66.4657°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h (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 Pretoria?

By road it is 7,837 km (4,869 miles) from Xi’an to Pretoria; in a straight line it is 10,794 km (6,707 miles).

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

About 104 h 28 min on the fastest route (7,837 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Pretoria from Xi’an?

Pretoria is to the south-west of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 244°.

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

A direct flight would take about 14 h 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.