The straight-line distance from Shanghai, China to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 7,243 km (4,501 miles).Riyadh is WNW of Shanghai.
Distance (km)
7,243
straight line
Distance (miles)
4,501
straight line
Flight Time
9 hr 36 min
estimated direct
Direction
WNW
285° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 9 hr 36 min | 7,243 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Shanghai, China |
| To | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Straight-line Distance | 7,243 km (4,501 miles) |
| Bearing | 285° (WNW) |
| Coordinates (Shanghai) | 31.2304°, 121.4737° |
| Coordinates (Riyadh) | 24.7136°, 46.6753° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Shanghai to Riyadh is 7,243 km (4,501 miles). Riyadh is WNW of Shanghai.
A direct flight from Shanghai to Riyadh takes approximately 9 hr 36 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Riyadh is WNW (285 degrees) from Shanghai.
The distance from Riyadh to Shanghai is the same: 7,243 km (4,501 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.