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Distance from Shantou to Riyadh

Straight line

7,038 km
4,373 mi · 3,800 NM

By road

9,615 km
5,974 mi

Travel time

124 h 32 min
flight ≈ 9 h 18 min

Direction

WNW 287°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Riyadh?

Shantou (China) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 7,038 km in a straight line, that is 4,373 miles or 3,800 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Riyadh is 9,615 km (5,974 miles), about 124 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 37% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Riyadh lies to the west (initial bearing 287°). The route crosses from China into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 28.5555°, 81.9243°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 18 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 Shantou from Riyadh?

By road it is 9,615 km (5,974 miles) from Shantou to Riyadh; in a straight line it is 7,038 km (4,373 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Riyadh?

About 124 h 32 min on the fastest route (9,615 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Riyadh from Shantou?

Riyadh is to the west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 287°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Riyadh?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 18 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.