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Distance from Riyadh to Tianjin

Straight line

6,688 km
4,156 mi · 3,611 NM

By road

8,238 km
5,119 mi

Travel time

109 h 1 min
flight ≈ 8 h 52 min

Direction

ENE 58°
initial bearing

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How far is Riyadh from Tianjin?

Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Tianjin (China) are very far apart: 6,688 km in a straight line, that is 4,156 miles or 3,611 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Riyadh to Tianjin is 8,238 km (5,119 miles), about 109 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Riyadh, Tianjin lies to the north-east (initial bearing 58°). The route crosses from Saudi Arabia into China. The halfway point is at 37.2802°, 78.7571°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 52 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 Tianjin?

By road it is 8,238 km (5,119 miles) from Riyadh to Tianjin; in a straight line it is 6,688 km (4,156 miles).

How long is the drive from Riyadh to Tianjin?

About 109 h 1 min on the fastest route (8,238 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tianjin from Riyadh?

Tianjin is to the north-east of Riyadh, at an initial bearing of 58°.

How long is the flight from Riyadh to Tianjin?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 52 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.