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Distance from Guiyang to Riyadh

Straight line

5,972 km
3,711 mi · 3,225 NM

By road

8,388 km
5,212 mi

Travel time

111 h 45 min
flight ≈ 7 h 58 min

Direction

WNW 282°
initial bearing

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How far is Guiyang from Riyadh?

Guiyang (China) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 5,972 km in a straight line, that is 3,711 miles or 3,225 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Guiyang to Riyadh is 8,388 km (5,212 miles), about 111 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 40% longer than the straight line.

From Guiyang, Riyadh lies to the west (initial bearing 282°). The route crosses from China into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 28.9908°, 76.4567°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 58 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 Guiyang from Riyadh?

By road it is 8,388 km (5,212 miles) from Guiyang to Riyadh; in a straight line it is 5,972 km (3,711 miles).

How long is the drive from Guiyang to Riyadh?

About 111 h 45 min on the fastest route (8,388 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Riyadh from Guiyang?

Riyadh is to the west of Guiyang, at an initial bearing of 282°.

How long is the flight from Guiyang to Riyadh?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 58 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.