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Distance from Xi’an to Reading

Straight line

8,319 km
5,169 mi · 4,492 NM

By road

9,884 km
6,142 mi

Travel time

117 h 55 min
flight ≈ 10 h 54 min

Direction

NW 323°
initial bearing

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How far is Xi’an from Reading?

Xi’an (China) and Reading (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 8,319 km in a straight line, that is 5,169 miles or 4,492 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Xi’an to Reading is 9,884 km (6,142 miles), about 117 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Xi’an, Reading lies to the north-west (initial bearing 323°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 57.7400°, 65.2892°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 54 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 Reading?

By road it is 9,884 km (6,142 miles) from Xi’an to Reading; in a straight line it is 8,319 km (5,169 miles).

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

About 117 h 55 min on the fastest route (9,884 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Reading from Xi’an?

Reading is to the north-west of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 323°.

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

A direct flight would take about 10 h 54 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.