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Distance from Mecca to Chongqing

Straight line

6,681 km
4,152 mi · 3,608 NM

By road

8,417 km
5,230 mi

Travel time

105 h 35 min
flight ≈ 8 h 51 min

Direction

ENE 67°
initial bearing

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How far is Mecca from Chongqing?

Mecca (Saudi Arabia) and Chongqing (China) are very far apart: 6,681 km in a straight line, that is 4,152 miles or 3,608 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Mecca to Chongqing is 8,417 km (5,230 miles), about 105 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Mecca, Chongqing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 67°). The route crosses from Saudi Arabia into China. The halfway point is at 29.7184°, 71.9099°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 51 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 Mecca from Chongqing?

By road it is 8,417 km (5,230 miles) from Mecca to Chongqing; in a straight line it is 6,681 km (4,152 miles).

How long is the drive from Mecca to Chongqing?

About 105 h 35 min on the fastest route (8,417 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chongqing from Mecca?

Chongqing is to the north-east of Mecca, at an initial bearing of 67°.

How long is the flight from Mecca to Chongqing?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 51 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.