Distance from Mecca to Jeddah
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How far is Mecca from Jeddah?
Mecca (Saudi Arabia) and Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) are a short distance apart: 66.6 km in a straight line, that is 41.4 miles or 36.0 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Mecca, Jeddah lies to the west (initial bearing 276°). Both cities are in Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 21.4587°, 39.5060°.
Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.
Other distances from Mecca
- Mecca – Medina 339 km
- Mecca – Riyadh 793 km
- Mecca – Sanaa 818 km
- Mecca – Omdurman 1,006 km
- Mecca – Khartoum 1,009 km
- Mecca – Amman 1,232 km
- Mecca – Basrah 1,284 km
- Mecca – Giza 1,286 km
Other distances from Jeddah
- Jeddah – Medina 334 km
- Jeddah – Riyadh 849 km
- Jeddah – Sanaa 863 km
- Jeddah – Omdurman 960 km
- Jeddah – Khartoum 963 km
- Jeddah – Amman 1,207 km
- Jeddah – Giza 1,238 km
- Jeddah – Cairo 1,240 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Mecca from Jeddah?
The straight-line distance between Mecca and Jeddah is 66.6 km (41.4 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Jeddah from Mecca?
Jeddah is to the west of Mecca, at an initial bearing of 276°.
How long is the flight from Mecca to Jeddah?
A direct flight would take about 35 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.