The average distance from the UK to Saudi Arabia is 3,000 to 3,500 miles (4,800 to 5,600 km). The distance of Umrah from the UK depends on the location of the departure city and the airport of that city.

Distance by air from the UK to Makkah

• London to Makkah: The distance from London to Makkah is 3000 miles.
• Manchester to Makkah: The distance from Manchester City to Makkah is 3200 miles.
• Birmingham to Makkah: The distance from Birmingham to Makkah is 3,100 miles.
• Glasgow to Makkah: The distance from Glasgow to Makkah is 3,400 miles.

Total time in flight

The total time by air is about 6 to 10 hours. It depends on the airline, stopover and flight landing because mostly flights are connecting.

Distance by road from the airport to Makkah

When a UK pilgrim lands at the airport in Jeddah and Riyadh, it takes about 1 hour to 3 hours, 60-50 miles, depending on the type of transport and the crowd level on the roads to reach Makkah.

Miles covered during Umrah rituals

Distance in tawaf

The total distance of circumambulation around the Holy Kaaba ranges about 1-2 km (0.6-1.2 miles) per circuit.

Sa’i distance

The distance between Safa and Marwah ranges from 400 metres (1.7 miles) and depends on your strength and the number of pilgrims present.

Conclusion

The distance of Umrah from the UK to Makkah is thousands of miles, depending on your flight type and crowd level.