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Distance from Riyadh to Qingdao

Straight line

7,028 km
4,367 mi · 3,795 NM

By road

8,784 km
5,458 mi

Travel time

114 h 46 min
flight ≈ 9 h 17 min

Direction

ENE 60°
initial bearing

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How far is Riyadh from Qingdao?

Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Qingdao (China) are very far apart: 7,028 km in a straight line, that is 4,367 miles or 3,795 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Riyadh to Qingdao is 8,784 km (5,458 miles), about 114 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Riyadh, Qingdao lies to the north-east (initial bearing 60°). The route crosses from Saudi Arabia into China. The halfway point is at 36.1887°, 81.0475°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 17 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 Qingdao?

By road it is 8,784 km (5,458 miles) from Riyadh to Qingdao; in a straight line it is 7,028 km (4,367 miles).

How long is the drive from Riyadh to Qingdao?

About 114 h 46 min on the fastest route (8,784 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Qingdao from Riyadh?

Qingdao is to the north-east of Riyadh, at an initial bearing of 60°.

How long is the flight from Riyadh to Qingdao?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 17 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.