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Distance from Wuhan to Mecca

Straight line

7,392 km
4,593 mi · 3,991 NM

By road

8,944 km
5,558 mi

Travel time

110 h 33 min
flight ≈ 9 h 44 min

Direction

WNW 282°
initial bearing

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How far is Wuhan from Mecca?

Wuhan (China) and Mecca (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 7,392 km in a straight line, that is 4,593 miles or 3,991 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Wuhan to Mecca is 8,944 km (5,558 miles), about 110 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Wuhan, Mecca lies to the west (initial bearing 282°). The route crosses from China into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 31.4814°, 75.3464°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 44 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 Wuhan from Mecca?

By road it is 8,944 km (5,558 miles) from Wuhan to Mecca; in a straight line it is 7,392 km (4,593 miles).

How long is the drive from Wuhan to Mecca?

About 110 h 33 min on the fastest route (8,944 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Mecca from Wuhan?

Mecca is to the west of Wuhan, at an initial bearing of 282°.

How long is the flight from Wuhan to Mecca?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 44 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.