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How far is Xi'an from London?

The distance between London (London City Airport) and Xi'an (Xi'an Xianyang International Airport) is 5115 miles / 8231 kilometers / 4445 nautical miles.

London City Airport – Xi'an Xianyang International Airport

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Distance from London to Xi'an

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5114.815 miles
  • 8231.497 kilometers
  • 4444.653 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
  • 5102.481 miles
  • 8211.648 kilometers
  • 4433.935 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 London to Xi'an?

The estimated flight time from London City Airport to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport is 10 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London City Airport (LCY) and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY)

On average, flying from London to Xi'an generates about 599 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 599 kilograms equals 1 320 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Xi'an

See the map of the shortest flight path between London City Airport (LCY) and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).

Airport information

Origin London City Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LCY
ICAO Code: EGLC
Coordinates: 51°30′19″N, 0°3′19″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