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Distance from Wuhan to Medina

Straight line

7,272 km
4,519 mi · 3,927 NM

By road

8,944 km
5,558 mi

Travel time

110 h 33 min
flight ≈ 9 h 35 min

Direction

WNW 285°
initial bearing

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How far is Wuhan from Medina?

Wuhan (China) and Medina (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 7,272 km in a straight line, that is 4,519 miles or 3,927 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Wuhan to Medina 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 23% longer than the straight line.

From Wuhan, Medina lies to the west (initial bearing 285°). The route crosses from China into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 33.2335°, 75.7245°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 35 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 Medina?

By road it is 8,944 km (5,558 miles) from Wuhan to Medina; in a straight line it is 7,272 km (4,519 miles).

How long is the drive from Wuhan to Medina?

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

In which direction is Medina from Wuhan?

Medina is to the west of Wuhan, at an initial bearing of 285°.

How long is the flight from Wuhan to Medina?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 35 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.