Driving from Jining to Xi’an
Xi’an lies 837 km (520 mi) south-west of Jining, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 12 h 46 min without stops, over roughly 1,022 km (635 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Jining | Xi’an | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 258,757 | 13 million |
| Elevation | 1,409 m (4,623 ft) | 416 m (1,365 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 272000 | 710000 |
Where to book car hire from Jining to Xi’an
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Staying in Xi’an
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Common questions
How far is Xi’an from Jining?
837 km (520 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Jining; by road roughly 1,022 km (635 mi).
How long does it take to get from Jining to Xi’an by car?
About 12 h 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Jining and Xi’an?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.