Flight Time from Mecca to Medina
The flight from Mecca to Medina covers about 211 mi and takes roughly 53 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
53 min
Nonstop flight
211 mi
Straight-line
257 mi
By road
53 min
Flight time
Mecca and Medina are about 211 mi (339 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 257 mi (414 km), a drive of about 4 hr 36 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 53 min.
| Straight-line distance | 211 mi / 339 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 257 mi / 414 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 4 hr 36 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 53 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $32 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 22.948, 39.721 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Mecca to Medina is about 211 mi (339 km) in a straight line, and roughly 257 mi (414 km) by road.