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Distance from Handan to Riyadh

Straight line

6,496 km
4,036 mi · 3,507 NM

By road

8,222 km
5,109 mi

Travel time

108 h 43 min
flight ≈ 8 h 37 min

Direction

W 279°
initial bearing

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How far is Handan from Riyadh?

Handan (China) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 6,496 km in a straight line, that is 4,036 miles or 3,507 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Handan to Riyadh is 8,222 km (5,109 miles), about 108 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Handan, Riyadh lies to the west (initial bearing 279°). The route crosses from China into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 35.4863°, 78.2188°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 37 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 Handan from Riyadh?

By road it is 8,222 km (5,109 miles) from Handan to Riyadh; in a straight line it is 6,496 km (4,036 miles).

How long is the drive from Handan to Riyadh?

About 108 h 43 min on the fastest route (8,222 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Riyadh from Handan?

Riyadh is to the west of Handan, at an initial bearing of 279°.

How long is the flight from Handan to Riyadh?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 37 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.