China
KazakhstanXi'an to Astana shipping route.
4,327 km by rail, about 6.0 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Xi'an and Astana
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
Xi'anRailAstanaRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 4,327 km (2,688 mi) |
| Straight line | 3,539 km |
| Transit time | 6.0 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Xi'an to Astana shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Xi'an, China to Astana, Kazakhstan runs 4,327 km on the freight network, heading north west. The straight line between the cities is 3,539 km, the track adds 22%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 6.0 days. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between China and Kazakhstan come on top.
Rail freight suits heavy, high volume cargo that is not urgent: containers, steel, chemicals, grain, cars. Per tonne it emits far less CO2 than trucking the same distance. Most shipments still need a truck for the first and last mile to the rail terminals in Xi'an and Astana.
Of 15 rail routes from Xi'an in this directory, Astana is the 14th shortest. Closer destinations: Almaty (3,782 km), Urumqi (2,474 km) and Hanoi (2,430 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Xi'an to Astana?
4,327 km by rail (3,539 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Xi'an to Astana?
About 6.0 days at an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops included. Border and terminal times vary.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Astana to Xi'an has its own page with the same distance and route.
More rail freight distance
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- Xi'an to Chongqing1,213 km
- Almaty to Astana1,280 km
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- Lanzhou to Astana3,700 km
- Chengdu to Astana4,744 km
- Zhengzhou to Astana4,800 km
How we count: rail distance on the freight network, 30 km/h average including stops. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all rail distance between cities or the Shipping Routes Directory.