The straight-line distance from Shanghai, China to Xi'an, China is 1,221 km (759 miles).Xi'an is WNW of Shanghai.
Distance (km)
1,221
straight line
Distance (miles)
759
straight line
Flight Time
2 hr
estimated direct
Direction
WNW
290° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 2 hr | 1,221 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 19 hr 48 min | ~1,587 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Shanghai, China |
| To | Xi'an, China |
| Straight-line Distance | 1,221 km (759 miles) |
| Bearing | 290° (WNW) |
| Coordinates (Shanghai) | 31.2304°, 121.4737° |
| Coordinates (Xi'an) | 34.3416°, 108.9398° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Shanghai to Xi'an is 1,221 km (759 miles). Xi'an is WNW of Shanghai.
A direct flight from Shanghai to Xi'an takes approximately 2 hr, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Shanghai to Xi'an takes approximately 19 hr 48 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Xi'an is WNW (290 degrees) from Shanghai.
The distance from Xi'an to Shanghai is the same: 1,221 km (759 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.