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Distance from Zhongshan to Riyadh

Straight line

6,497 km
4,037 mi · 3,508 NM

By road

9,297 km
5,777 mi

Travel time

121 h 45 min
flight ≈ 8 h 37 min

Direction

WNW 287°
initial bearing

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How far is Zhongshan from Riyadh?

Zhongshan (China) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 6,497 km in a straight line, that is 4,037 miles or 3,508 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Zhongshan to Riyadh is 9,297 km (5,777 miles), about 121 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 43% longer than the straight line.

From Zhongshan, Riyadh lies to the west (initial bearing 287°). The route crosses from China into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 26.5743°, 79.0926°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 37 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 Zhongshan from Riyadh?

By road it is 9,297 km (5,777 miles) from Zhongshan to Riyadh; in a straight line it is 6,497 km (4,037 miles).

How long is the drive from Zhongshan to Riyadh?

About 121 h 45 min on the fastest route (9,297 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Riyadh from Zhongshan?

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

How long is the flight from Zhongshan to Riyadh?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 37 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.