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Distance from Lijiang to Riyadh

Straight line

5,332 km
3,313 mi · 2,879 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 7 h 10 min

Direction

W 280°
initial bearing

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How far is Lijiang from Riyadh?

Lijiang (China) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 5,332 km in a straight line, that is 3,313 miles or 2,879 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Lijiang, Riyadh lies to the west (initial bearing 280°). The route crosses from China into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 28.4055°, 73.2058°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 10 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 Lijiang from Riyadh?

The straight-line distance between Lijiang and Riyadh is 5,332 km (3,313 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Riyadh from Lijiang?

Riyadh is to the west of Lijiang, at an initial bearing of 280°.

How long is the flight from Lijiang to Riyadh?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 10 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.