Driving from Shenzhen to Xi’an
Xi’an lies 1,395 km (867 mi) north of Shenzhen, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 21 h 17 min without stops, over roughly 1,702 km (1,058 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Shenzhen | Xi’an | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 17.5 million | 13 million |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 416 m (1,365 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 518000 | 710000 |
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Staying in Xi’an
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Common questions
How far is Xi’an from Shenzhen?
1,395 km (867 mi) in a straight line, north of Shenzhen; by road roughly 1,702 km (1,058 mi).
How long does it take to get from Shenzhen to Xi’an by car?
About 21 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shenzhen 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.