Driving from Xichang to Xi’an
Xi’an lies 950 km (590 mi) north-east of Xichang, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 14 h 29 min without stops, over roughly 1,159 km (720 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Xichang | Xi’an | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 481,796 | 13 million |
| Elevation | 1,558 m (5,112 ft) | 416 m (1,365 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
Where to book car hire from Xichang to Xi’an
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Staying in Xi’an
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Common questions
How far is Xi’an from Xichang?
950 km (590 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Xichang; by road roughly 1,159 km (720 mi).
How long does it take to get from Xichang to Xi’an by car?
About 14 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Xichang 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.