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Distance from Xi’an to Sheffield

Straight line

8,219 km
5,107 mi · 4,438 NM

By road

10,097 km
6,274 mi

Travel time

120 h 17 min
flight ≈ 10 h 46 min

Direction

NW 324°
initial bearing

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How far is Xi’an from Sheffield?

Xi’an (China) and Sheffield (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 8,219 km in a straight line, that is 5,107 miles or 4,438 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Xi’an to Sheffield is 10,097 km (6,274 miles), about 120 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Xi’an, Sheffield lies to the north-west (initial bearing 324°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 58.5909°, 66.8245°.

A direct flight would take about 10 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 Sheffield?

By road it is 10,097 km (6,274 miles) from Xi’an to Sheffield; in a straight line it is 8,219 km (5,107 miles).

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

About 120 h 17 min on the fastest route (10,097 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sheffield from Xi’an?

Sheffield is to the north-west of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 324°.

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

A direct flight would take about 10 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.