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How far is Xi'an from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Xi'an (Xi'an Xianyang International Airport) is 765 miles / 1231 kilometers / 665 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Xi'an (XIY) is 869 miles / 1398 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 29 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao 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)
  • 765.045 miles
  • 1231.221 kilometers
  • 664.806 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
  • 763.750 miles
  • 1229.137 kilometers
  • 663.681 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 Hongqiao International Airport to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport is 1 hour and 56 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Xi'an generates about 131 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 131 kilograms equals 290 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SHA
ICAO Code: ZSSS
Coordinates: 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″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