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Distance from Riyadh to Tai’an

Straight line

6,738 km
4,187 mi · 3,638 NM

By road

8,497 km
5,280 mi

Travel time

111 h 34 min
flight ≈ 8 h 55 min

Direction

ENE 61°
initial bearing

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How far is Riyadh from Tai’an?

Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Tai’an (China) are very far apart: 6,738 km in a straight line, that is 4,187 miles or 3,638 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Riyadh to Tai’an is 8,497 km (5,280 miles), about 111 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Riyadh, Tai’an lies to the north-east (initial bearing 61°). The route crosses from Saudi Arabia into China. The halfway point is at 35.6934°, 79.5317°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 55 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 Tai’an?

By road it is 8,497 km (5,280 miles) from Riyadh to Tai’an; in a straight line it is 6,738 km (4,187 miles).

How long is the drive from Riyadh to Tai’an?

About 111 h 34 min on the fastest route (8,497 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tai’an from Riyadh?

Tai’an is to the north-east of Riyadh, at an initial bearing of 61°.

How long is the flight from Riyadh to Tai’an?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 55 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.