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Distance from Tianshui to Riyadh

Straight line

5,740 km
3,567 mi · 3,099 NM

By road

7,534 km
4,681 mi

Travel time

101 h
flight ≈ 7 h 40 min

Direction

W 276°
initial bearing

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How far is Tianshui from Riyadh?

Tianshui (China) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 5,740 km in a straight line, that is 3,567 miles or 3,099 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tianshui to Riyadh is 7,534 km (4,681 miles), about 101 h by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Tianshui, Riyadh lies to the west (initial bearing 276°). The route crosses from China into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 33.1607°, 74.6361°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 40 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 Tianshui from Riyadh?

By road it is 7,534 km (4,681 miles) from Tianshui to Riyadh; in a straight line it is 5,740 km (3,567 miles).

How long is the drive from Tianshui to Riyadh?

About 101 h on the fastest route (7,534 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Riyadh from Tianshui?

Riyadh is to the west of Tianshui, at an initial bearing of 276°.

How long is the flight from Tianshui to Riyadh?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 40 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.