Distance from Datong to Riyadh
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How far is Datong from Riyadh?
Datong (China) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 6,343 km in a straight line, that is 3,942 miles or 3,425 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Datong, Riyadh lies to the west (initial bearing 276°). The route crosses from China into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 37.1506°, 76.7825°.
A direct flight would take about 8 h 26 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Datong
- Datong – Shijiazhuang 250 km
- Datong – Taiyuan 255 km
- Datong – Beijing 265 km
- Datong – Baotou 283 km
- Datong – Ordos 304 km
- Datong – Tianjin 349 km
- Datong – Handan 402 km
- Datong – Tangshan 421 km
- Datong – Jinan 499 km
Other distances from Riyadh
- Riyadh – Basrah 656 km
- Riyadh – Medina 719 km
- Riyadh – Mecca 793 km
- Riyadh – Shiraz 793 km
- Riyadh – Jeddah 849 km
- Riyadh – Dubai 867 km
- Riyadh – Sharjah 879 km
- Riyadh – Baghdad 988 km
- Riyadh – Isfahan 1,009 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Datong from Riyadh?
The straight-line distance between Datong and Riyadh is 6,343 km (3,942 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Riyadh from Datong?
Riyadh is to the west of Datong, at an initial bearing of 276°.
How long is the flight from Datong to Riyadh?
A direct flight would take about 8 h 26 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.