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Distance from Mecca to Delhi

Straight line

3,843 km
2,388 mi · 2,075 NM

By road

5,064 km
3,147 mi

Travel time

67 h 18 min
flight ≈ 5 h 18 min

Direction

ENE 70°
initial bearing

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How far is Mecca from Delhi?

Mecca (Saudi Arabia) and Delhi (India) are very far apart: 3,843 km in a straight line, that is 2,388 miles or 2,075 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Mecca to Delhi is 5,064 km (3,147 miles), about 67 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Mecca, Delhi lies to the east (initial bearing 70°). The route crosses from Saudi Arabia into India. The halfway point is at 26.2507°, 57.9565°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 18 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 Delhi?

By road it is 5,064 km (3,147 miles) from Mecca to Delhi; in a straight line it is 3,843 km (2,388 miles).

How long is the drive from Mecca to Delhi?

About 67 h 18 min on the fastest route (5,064 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Delhi from Mecca?

Delhi is to the east of Mecca, at an initial bearing of 70°.

How long is the flight from Mecca to Delhi?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 18 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.