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Distance from Foshan to Riyadh

Straight line

6,697 km
4,162 mi · 3,616 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 8 h 52 min

Direction

WNW 286°
initial bearing

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How far is Foshan from Riyadh?

Foshan (China) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 6,697 km in a straight line, that is 4,162 miles or 3,616 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Foshan, Riyadh lies to the west (initial bearing 286°). The route crosses from China into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 27.8584°, 80.1671°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 52 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 Foshan from Riyadh?

The straight-line distance between Foshan and Riyadh is 6,697 km (4,162 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Riyadh from Foshan?

Riyadh is to the west of Foshan, at an initial bearing of 286°.

How long is the flight from Foshan to Riyadh?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 52 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.