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Distance from Riyadh to Changsha

Straight line

6,536 km
4,061 mi · 3,529 NM

By road

8,816 km
5,478 mi

Travel time

115 h 17 min
flight ≈ 8 h 40 min

Direction

ENE 71°
initial bearing

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How far is Riyadh from Changsha?

Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Changsha (China) are very far apart: 6,536 km in a straight line, that is 4,061 miles or 3,529 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Riyadh to Changsha is 8,816 km (5,478 miles), about 115 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.

From Riyadh, Changsha lies to the east (initial bearing 71°). The route crosses from Saudi Arabia into China. The halfway point is at 30.7030°, 79.2765°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 40 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 Riyadh from Changsha?

By road it is 8,816 km (5,478 miles) from Riyadh to Changsha; in a straight line it is 6,536 km (4,061 miles).

How long is the drive from Riyadh to Changsha?

About 115 h 17 min on the fastest route (8,816 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Changsha from Riyadh?

Changsha is to the east of Riyadh, at an initial bearing of 71°.

How long is the flight from Riyadh to Changsha?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 40 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.