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Distance from Xi’an to Rome

Straight line

8,037 km
4,994 mi · 4,340 NM

By road

9,964 km
6,191 mi

Travel time

119 h 19 min
flight ≈ 10 h 33 min

Direction

NW 309°
initial bearing

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How far is Xi’an from Rome?

Xi’an (China) and Rome (Italy) are very far apart: 8,037 km in a straight line, that is 4,994 miles or 4,340 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Xi’an to Rome is 9,964 km (6,191 miles), about 119 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Xi’an, Rome lies to the north-west (initial bearing 309°). The route crosses from China into Italy. The halfway point is at 49.5647°, 64.0664°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 33 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 Rome?

By road it is 9,964 km (6,191 miles) from Xi’an to Rome; in a straight line it is 8,037 km (4,994 miles).

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

About 119 h 19 min on the fastest route (9,964 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Rome from Xi’an?

Rome is to the north-west of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 309°.

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

A direct flight would take about 10 h 33 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.