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Distance from Chongqing to Mecca

Straight line

6,681 km
4,152 mi · 3,608 NM

By road

8,426 km
5,236 mi

Travel time

105 h 54 min
flight ≈ 8 h 51 min

Direction

W 279°
initial bearing

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How far is Chongqing from Mecca?

Chongqing (China) and Mecca (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 6,681 km in a straight line, that is 4,152 miles or 3,608 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chongqing to Mecca is 8,426 km (5,236 miles), about 105 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Chongqing, Mecca lies to the west (initial bearing 279°). The route crosses from China into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 29.7184°, 71.9099°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 51 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 Chongqing from Mecca?

By road it is 8,426 km (5,236 miles) from Chongqing to Mecca; in a straight line it is 6,681 km (4,152 miles).

How long is the drive from Chongqing to Mecca?

About 105 h 54 min on the fastest route (8,426 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Mecca from Chongqing?

Mecca is to the west of Chongqing, at an initial bearing of 279°.

How long is the flight from Chongqing to Mecca?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 51 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.