How far is Xi'an from Istanbul?
The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) and Xi'an (Xi'an Xianyang International Airport) is 4244 miles / 6829 kilometers / 3688 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Istanbul (IST) to Xi'an (XIY) is 5564 miles / 8955 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 107 hours 34 minutes.
Istanbul Airport – Xi'an Xianyang International Airport
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Distance from Istanbul to Xi'an
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Istanbul to Xi'an. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4243.619 miles
- 6829.443 kilometers
- 3687.604 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- 4233.831 miles
- 6813.691 kilometers
- 3679.099 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 Istanbul to Xi'an?
The estimated flight time from Istanbul Airport to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport is 8 hours and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Xi'an?
The time difference between Istanbul and Xi'an is 5 hours. Xi'an is 5 hours ahead of Istanbul.
Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY)
On average, flying from Istanbul to Xi'an generates about 487 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 487 kilograms equals 1 073 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Istanbul to Xi'an
See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).
Airport information
| Origin | Istanbul Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | IST |
| ICAO Code: | LTFM |
| Coordinates: | 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E |
| Destination | Xi'an Xianyang International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Xi'an |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | XIY |
| ICAO Code: | ZLXY |
| Coordinates: | 34°26′49″N, 108°45′7″E |