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Distance from Nanchong to Mecca

Straight line

6,616 km
4,111 mi · 3,573 NM

By road

8,384 km
5,210 mi

Travel time

104 h 18 min
flight ≈ 8 h 46 min

Direction

W 278°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanchong from Mecca?

Nanchong (China) and Mecca (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 6,616 km in a straight line, that is 4,111 miles or 3,573 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nanchong to Mecca is 8,384 km (5,210 miles), about 104 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Nanchong, Mecca lies to the west (initial bearing 278°). The route crosses from China into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 30.3307°, 71.4538°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 46 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 Nanchong from Mecca?

By road it is 8,384 km (5,210 miles) from Nanchong to Mecca; in a straight line it is 6,616 km (4,111 miles).

How long is the drive from Nanchong to Mecca?

About 104 h 18 min on the fastest route (8,384 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Mecca from Nanchong?

Mecca is to the west of Nanchong, at an initial bearing of 278°.

How long is the flight from Nanchong to Mecca?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 46 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.