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Distance from Chengdu to Riyadh

Straight line

5,636 km
3,502 mi · 3,043 NM

By road

7,754 km
4,818 mi

Travel time

104 h 34 min
flight ≈ 7 h 33 min

Direction

W 278°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Riyadh?

Chengdu (China) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 5,636 km in a straight line, that is 3,502 miles or 3,043 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chengdu to Riyadh is 7,754 km (4,818 miles), about 104 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 38% longer than the straight line.

From Chengdu, Riyadh lies to the west (initial bearing 278°). The route crosses from China into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 30.8685°, 74.5361°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 33 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Chengdu from Riyadh?

By road it is 7,754 km (4,818 miles) from Chengdu to Riyadh; in a straight line it is 5,636 km (3,502 miles).

How long is the drive from Chengdu to Riyadh?

About 104 h 34 min on the fastest route (7,754 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Riyadh from Chengdu?

Riyadh is to the west of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 278°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Riyadh?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 33 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.