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Distance from Delhi to Mecca

Straight line

3,843 km
2,388 mi · 2,075 NM

By road

5,059 km
3,144 mi

Travel time

67 h 3 min
flight ≈ 5 h 18 min

Direction

W 267°
initial bearing

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How far is Delhi from Mecca?

Delhi (India) and Mecca (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 3,843 km in a straight line, that is 2,388 miles or 2,075 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Delhi to Mecca is 5,059 km (3,144 miles), about 67 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Delhi, Mecca lies to the west (initial bearing 267°). The route crosses from India into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 26.2507°, 57.9565°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 18 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 Delhi from Mecca?

By road it is 5,059 km (3,144 miles) from Delhi to Mecca; in a straight line it is 3,843 km (2,388 miles).

How long is the drive from Delhi to Mecca?

About 67 h 3 min on the fastest route (5,059 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Mecca from Delhi?

Mecca is to the west of Delhi, at an initial bearing of 267°.

How long is the flight from Delhi to Mecca?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 18 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.