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Distance from Wuhan to Riyadh

Straight line

6,600 km
4,101 mi · 3,564 NM

By road

8,569 km
5,324 mi

Travel time

112 h 37 min
flight ≈ 8 h 45 min

Direction

WNW 282°
initial bearing

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How far is Wuhan from Riyadh?

Wuhan (China) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 6,600 km in a straight line, that is 4,101 miles or 3,564 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Wuhan to Riyadh is 8,569 km (5,324 miles), about 112 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Wuhan, Riyadh lies to the west (initial bearing 282°). The route crosses from China into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 32.2012°, 79.4613°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 45 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 Riyadh?

By road it is 8,569 km (5,324 miles) from Wuhan to Riyadh; in a straight line it is 6,600 km (4,101 miles).

How long is the drive from Wuhan to Riyadh?

About 112 h 37 min on the fastest route (8,569 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Riyadh from Wuhan?

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

How long is the flight from Wuhan to Riyadh?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 45 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.