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Distance from Ürümqi to Riyadh

Straight line

4,262 km
2,648 mi · 2,301 NM

By road

5,335 km
3,315 mi

Travel time

76 h 53 min
flight ≈ 5 h 50 min

Direction

WSW 254°
initial bearing

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How far is Ürümqi from Riyadh?

Ürümqi (China) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 4,262 km in a straight line, that is 2,648 miles or 2,301 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ürümqi to Riyadh is 5,335 km (3,315 miles), about 76 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Ürümqi, Riyadh lies to the west (initial bearing 254°). The route crosses from China into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 35.9724°, 64.7155°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 50 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 Ürümqi from Riyadh?

By road it is 5,335 km (3,315 miles) from Ürümqi to Riyadh; in a straight line it is 4,262 km (2,648 miles).

How long is the drive from Ürümqi to Riyadh?

About 76 h 53 min on the fastest route (5,335 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Riyadh from Ürümqi?

Riyadh is to the west of Ürümqi, at an initial bearing of 254°.

How long is the flight from Ürümqi to Riyadh?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 50 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.