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How far is Xi'an from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Xi'an (Xi'an Xianyang International Airport) is 580 miles / 934 kilometers / 504 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Beijing (PEK) to Xi'an (XIY) is 686 miles / 1104 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 34 minutes.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Xi'an Xianyang International Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Xi'an

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 580.328 miles
  • 933.947 kilometers
  • 504.291 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
  • 580.076 miles
  • 933.542 kilometers
  • 504.072 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 Beijing to Xi'an?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport is 1 hour and 35 minutes.

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

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

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY)

On average, flying from Beijing to Xi'an generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 243 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Capital International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PEK
ICAO Code: ZBAA
Coordinates: 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″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