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How far is Xi'an from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Xi'an (Xi'an Xianyang International Airport) is 792 miles / 1275 kilometers / 689 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Xi'an (XIY) is 900 miles / 1449 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 2 minutes.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Xi'an Xianyang International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Xi'an

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Xi'an. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 792.410 miles
  • 1275.260 kilometers
  • 688.585 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 791.058 miles
  • 1273.084 kilometers
  • 687.411 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to Xi'an?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Xi'an?

There is no time difference between Shanghai and Xi'an.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Xi'an generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 296 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Xi'an

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PVG
ICAO Code: ZSPD
Coordinates: 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E
Destination Xi'an Xianyang International Airport
City: Xi'an
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XIY
ICAO Code: ZLXY
Coordinates: 34°26′49″N, 108°45′7″E