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Distance from Riyadh to Wuhan

Straight line

6,600 km
4,101 mi · 3,564 NM

By road

8,583 km
5,333 mi

Travel time

112 h 34 min
flight ≈ 8 h 45 min

Direction

ENE 68°
initial bearing

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How far is Riyadh from Wuhan?

Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Wuhan (China) are very far apart: 6,600 km in a straight line, that is 4,101 miles or 3,564 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Riyadh to Wuhan is 8,583 km (5,333 miles), about 112 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Riyadh, Wuhan lies to the east (initial bearing 68°). The route crosses from Saudi Arabia into China. The halfway point is at 32.2012°, 79.4613°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 45 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 Wuhan?

By road it is 8,583 km (5,333 miles) from Riyadh to Wuhan; in a straight line it is 6,600 km (4,101 miles).

How long is the drive from Riyadh to Wuhan?

About 112 h 34 min on the fastest route (8,583 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Wuhan from Riyadh?

Wuhan is to the east of Riyadh, at an initial bearing of 68°.

How long is the flight from Riyadh to Wuhan?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 45 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.