Distance from Guangzhou to Riyadh
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How far is Guangzhou from Riyadh?
Guangzhou (China) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 6,706 km in a straight line, that is 4,167 miles or 3,621 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Guangzhou, Riyadh lies to the west (initial bearing 286°). The route crosses from China into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 27.9247°, 80.2143°.
A direct flight would take about 8 h 53 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 Guangzhou
- Guangzhou – Foshan 16 km
- Guangzhou – Dongguan 52 km
- Guangzhou – Shenzhen 105 km
- Guangzhou – Yunfu 126 km
- Guangzhou – Kowloon 131 km
- Guangzhou – Hong Kong 133 km
- Guangzhou – Jieyang 322 km
- Guangzhou – Zhongshan 340 km
- Guangzhou – Shantou 355 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 Guangzhou from Riyadh?
The straight-line distance between Guangzhou and Riyadh is 6,706 km (4,167 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Riyadh from Guangzhou?
Riyadh is to the west of Guangzhou, at an initial bearing of 286°.
How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Riyadh?
A direct flight would take about 8 h 53 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.