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Distance from Xiamen to Riyadh

Straight line

7,136 km
4,434 mi · 3,853 NM

By road

9,511 km
5,910 mi

Travel time

123 h 26 min
flight ≈ 9 h 25 min

Direction

WNW 287°
initial bearing

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How far is Xiamen from Riyadh?

Xiamen (China) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 7,136 km in a straight line, that is 4,434 miles or 3,853 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Xiamen to Riyadh is 9,511 km (5,910 miles), about 123 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Xiamen, Riyadh lies to the west (initial bearing 287°). The route crosses from China into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 29.3889°, 82.4360°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 25 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 Xiamen from Riyadh?

By road it is 9,511 km (5,910 miles) from Xiamen to Riyadh; in a straight line it is 7,136 km (4,434 miles).

How long is the drive from Xiamen to Riyadh?

About 123 h 26 min on the fastest route (9,511 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Riyadh from Xiamen?

Riyadh is to the west of Xiamen, at an initial bearing of 287°.

How long is the flight from Xiamen to Riyadh?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 25 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.