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Distance from Xi’an to Samara

Straight line

5,012 km
3,114 mi · 2,706 NM

By road

6,055 km
3,762 mi

Travel time

72 h 53 min
flight ≈ 6 h 46 min

Direction

NW 314°
initial bearing

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How far is Xi’an from Samara?

Xi’an (China) and Samara (Russia) are very far apart: 5,012 km in a straight line, that is 3,114 miles or 2,706 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Xi’an to Samara is 6,055 km (3,762 miles), about 72 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Xi’an, Samara lies to the north-west (initial bearing 314°). The route crosses from China into Russia. The halfway point is at 47.5567°, 84.6752°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 46 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 Samara?

By road it is 6,055 km (3,762 miles) from Xi’an to Samara; in a straight line it is 5,012 km (3,114 miles).

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

About 72 h 53 min on the fastest route (6,055 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Samara from Xi’an?

Samara is to the north-west of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 314°.

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

A direct flight would take about 6 h 46 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.