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Distance from Nanchang to Riyadh

Straight line

6,798 km
4,224 mi · 3,670 NM

By road

8,885 km
5,521 mi

Travel time

116 h 23 min
flight ≈ 9 h

Direction

WNW 284°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanchang from Riyadh?

Nanchang (China) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 6,798 km in a straight line, that is 4,224 miles or 3,670 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nanchang to Riyadh is 8,885 km (5,521 miles), about 116 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Nanchang, Riyadh lies to the west (initial bearing 284°). The route crosses from China into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 31.3974°, 80.5953°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h (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 Nanchang from Riyadh?

By road it is 8,885 km (5,521 miles) from Nanchang to Riyadh; in a straight line it is 6,798 km (4,224 miles).

How long is the drive from Nanchang to Riyadh?

About 116 h 23 min on the fastest route (8,885 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Riyadh from Nanchang?

Riyadh is to the west of Nanchang, at an initial bearing of 284°.

How long is the flight from Nanchang to Riyadh?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 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.