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Distance from Riyadh to Xuchang

Straight line

6,488 km
4,032 mi · 3,503 NM

By road

8,366 km
5,199 mi

Travel time

110 h 14 min
flight ≈ 8 h 37 min

Direction

ENE 64°
initial bearing

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How far is Riyadh from Xuchang?

Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Xuchang (China) are very far apart: 6,488 km in a straight line, that is 4,032 miles or 3,503 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Riyadh to Xuchang is 8,366 km (5,199 miles), about 110 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Riyadh, Xuchang lies to the north-east (initial bearing 64°). The route crosses from Saudi Arabia into China. The halfway point is at 34.0133°, 78.5448°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 37 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 Xuchang?

By road it is 8,366 km (5,199 miles) from Riyadh to Xuchang; in a straight line it is 6,488 km (4,032 miles).

How long is the drive from Riyadh to Xuchang?

About 110 h 14 min on the fastest route (8,366 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xuchang from Riyadh?

Xuchang is to the north-east of Riyadh, at an initial bearing of 64°.

How long is the flight from Riyadh to Xuchang?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 37 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.