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Distance from Riyadh to Nanchang

Straight line

6,798 km
4,224 mi · 3,670 NM

By road

8,904 km
5,533 mi

Travel time

116 h 20 min
flight ≈ 9 h

Direction

ENE 70°
initial bearing

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How far is Riyadh from Nanchang?

Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Nanchang (China) 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, Riyadh to Nanchang is 8,904 km (5,533 miles), about 116 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Riyadh, Nanchang lies to the east (initial bearing 70°). The route crosses from Saudi Arabia into China. 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 Riyadh from Nanchang?

By road it is 8,904 km (5,533 miles) from Riyadh to Nanchang; in a straight line it is 6,798 km (4,224 miles).

How long is the drive from Riyadh to Nanchang?

About 116 h 20 min on the fastest route (8,904 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nanchang from Riyadh?

Nanchang is to the east of Riyadh, at an initial bearing of 70°.

How long is the flight from Riyadh to Nanchang?

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.