Distance from Mecca to Medina
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Extended route information
The shortest distance (air line) between Mecca and Medina is 337.90 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between Mecca and Medina is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Flight route: 346.37 km (0h 54min)The flight distance between the nearest airports Mecca (JED) and Medina (MED) is 346.37 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 0h 54min. Similar flight routes: JED → JED , JED → HRG , JED → LXR , JED → RUH , MED → MED
Bearing: 356.62° (N)The initial bearing on the course from Mecca to Medina is 356.62° and the compass direction is N.
Midpoint: 22.94417,39.7186The geographic midpoint between Mecca and Medina is in 168.95 km distance between both points in a bearing of 356.62°. It is located in Saudi Arabia, Makkah Region (السعودية, منطقة مكة المكرمة).
Time difference: 0hMecca and Medina are both in the same time zone Asia/Riyadh.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between Mecca and Medina, the place names are converted into coordinates (latitude and longitude). The respective geographic centre is used for cities, regions and countries. To calculate the distance the Haversine formula is applied.