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Distance from Shenzhen to Riyadh

Straight line

6,805 km
4,228 mi · 3,674 NM

By road

9,429 km
5,859 mi

Travel time

123 h 22 min
flight ≈ 9 h

Direction

WNW 287°
initial bearing

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How far is Shenzhen from Riyadh?

Shenzhen (China) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 6,805 km in a straight line, that is 4,228 miles or 3,674 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shenzhen to Riyadh is 9,429 km (5,859 miles), about 123 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Shenzhen, Riyadh lies to the west (initial bearing 287°). The route crosses from China into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 27.7166°, 80.7071°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h (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 Shenzhen from Riyadh?

By road it is 9,429 km (5,859 miles) from Shenzhen to Riyadh; in a straight line it is 6,805 km (4,228 miles).

How long is the drive from Shenzhen to Riyadh?

About 123 h 22 min on the fastest route (9,429 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Riyadh from Shenzhen?

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

How long is the flight from Shenzhen to Riyadh?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 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.