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How far is Xi'an from Varanasi?

The distance between Varanasi (Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport) and Xi'an (Xi'an Xianyang International Airport) is 1666 miles / 2681 kilometers / 1448 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Varanasi (VNS) to Xi'an (XIY) is 2510 miles / 4039 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 21 minutes.

Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport – Xi'an Xianyang International Airport

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1666
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2681
Kilometers
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1448
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 39 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
190 kg

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Distance from Varanasi to Xi'an

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1666.077 miles
  • 2681.292 kilometers
  • 1447.782 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
  • 1663.990 miles
  • 2677.933 kilometers
  • 1445.968 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 Varanasi to Xi'an?

The estimated flight time from Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY)

On average, flying from Varanasi to Xi'an generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 420 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).

Airport information

Origin Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport
City: Varanasi
Country: India Flag of India
IATA Code: VNS
ICAO Code: VIBN
Coordinates: 25°27′8″N, 82°51′33″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