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Distance from Xi’an to Samsun

Straight line

6,257 km
3,888 mi · 3,378 NM

By road

8,289 km
5,151 mi

Travel time

98 h 25 min
flight ≈ 8 h 19 min

Direction

WNW 300°
initial bearing

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How far is Xi’an from Samsun?

Xi’an (China) and Samsun (Türkiye) are very far apart: 6,257 km in a straight line, that is 3,888 miles or 3,378 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Xi’an to Samsun is 8,289 km (5,151 miles), about 98 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Xi’an, Samsun lies to the north-west (initial bearing 300°). The route crosses from China into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 43.8536°, 74.6319°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 19 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 Samsun?

By road it is 8,289 km (5,151 miles) from Xi’an to Samsun; in a straight line it is 6,257 km (3,888 miles).

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

About 98 h 25 min on the fastest route (8,289 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Samsun from Xi’an?

Samsun is to the north-west of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 300°.

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

A direct flight would take about 8 h 19 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.