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Distance from Zhengzhou to Riyadh

Straight line

6,455 km
4,011 mi · 3,486 NM

By road

8,272 km
5,140 mi

Travel time

109 h 31 min
flight ≈ 8 h 34 min

Direction

W 280°
initial bearing

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How far is Zhengzhou from Riyadh?

Zhengzhou (China) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 6,455 km in a straight line, that is 4,011 miles or 3,486 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Zhengzhou to Riyadh is 8,272 km (5,140 miles), about 109 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Zhengzhou, Riyadh lies to the west (initial bearing 280°). The route crosses from China into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 34.3713°, 78.2810°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 34 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 Zhengzhou from Riyadh?

By road it is 8,272 km (5,140 miles) from Zhengzhou to Riyadh; in a straight line it is 6,455 km (4,011 miles).

How long is the drive from Zhengzhou to Riyadh?

About 109 h 31 min on the fastest route (8,272 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Riyadh from Zhengzhou?

Riyadh is to the west of Zhengzhou, at an initial bearing of 280°.

How long is the flight from Zhengzhou to Riyadh?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 34 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.