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Distance from Suzhou to Mecca

Straight line

7,963 km
4,948 mi · 4,300 NM

By road

9,477 km
5,888 mi

Travel time

116 h 34 min
flight ≈ 10 h 27 min

Direction

WNW 284°
initial bearing

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How far is Suzhou from Mecca?

Suzhou (China) and Mecca (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 7,963 km in a straight line, that is 4,948 miles or 4,300 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Suzhou to Mecca is 9,477 km (5,888 miles), about 116 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Suzhou, Mecca lies to the west (initial bearing 284°). The route crosses from China into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 33.0350°, 78.1241°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 27 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 Suzhou from Mecca?

By road it is 9,477 km (5,888 miles) from Suzhou to Mecca; in a straight line it is 7,963 km (4,948 miles).

How long is the drive from Suzhou to Mecca?

About 116 h 34 min on the fastest route (9,477 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Mecca from Suzhou?

Mecca is to the west of Suzhou, at an initial bearing of 284°.

How long is the flight from Suzhou to Mecca?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 27 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.