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Distance from Riyadh to Xiamen

Straight line

7,136 km
4,434 mi · 3,853 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 25 min

Direction

ENE 74°
initial bearing

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How far is Riyadh from Xiamen?

Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Xiamen (China) are very far apart: 7,136 km in a straight line, that is 4,434 miles or 3,853 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Riyadh, Xiamen lies to the east (initial bearing 74°). The route crosses from Saudi Arabia into China. The halfway point is at 29.3889°, 82.4360°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 25 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 Xiamen?

The straight-line distance between Riyadh and Xiamen is 7,136 km (4,434 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Xiamen from Riyadh?

Xiamen is to the east of Riyadh, at an initial bearing of 74°.

How long is the flight from Riyadh to Xiamen?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 25 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.