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Distance from Xi’an to Sydney

Straight line

8,737 km
5,429 mi · 4,718 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 25 min

Direction

SE 145°
initial bearing

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How far is Xi’an from Sydney?

Xi’an (China) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 8,737 km in a straight line, that is 5,429 miles or 4,718 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Xi’an and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Xi’an, Sydney lies to the south-east (initial bearing 145°). The route crosses from China into Australia. The halfway point is at 0.2093°, 130.1190°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 25 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Xi’an from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Xi’an and Sydney is 8,737 km (5,429 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Xi’an?

Sydney is to the south-east of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 145°.

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

A direct flight would take about 11 h 25 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.