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Distance from Tai’an to Riyadh

Straight line

6,738 km
4,187 mi · 3,638 NM

By road

8,479 km
5,269 mi

Travel time

111 h 34 min
flight ≈ 8 h 55 min

Direction

W 280°
initial bearing

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How far is Tai’an from Riyadh?

Tai’an (China) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 6,738 km in a straight line, that is 4,187 miles or 3,638 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tai’an to Riyadh is 8,479 km (5,269 miles), about 111 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Tai’an, Riyadh lies to the west (initial bearing 280°). The route crosses from China into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 35.6934°, 79.5317°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 55 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 Tai’an from Riyadh?

By road it is 8,479 km (5,269 miles) from Tai’an to Riyadh; in a straight line it is 6,738 km (4,187 miles).

How long is the drive from Tai’an to Riyadh?

About 111 h 34 min on the fastest route (8,479 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Riyadh from Tai’an?

Riyadh is to the west of Tai’an, at an initial bearing of 280°.

How long is the flight from Tai’an to Riyadh?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 55 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.