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Distance from Abidjan to Riyadh

Straight line

5,817 km
3,615 mi · 3,141 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 7 h 46 min

Direction

ENE 63°
initial bearing

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How far is Abidjan from Riyadh?

Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 5,817 km in a straight line, that is 3,615 miles or 3,141 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Abidjan, Riyadh lies to the north-east (initial bearing 63°). The route crosses from Côte d’Ivoire into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 16.5359°, 20.1189°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 46 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 Abidjan from Riyadh?

The straight-line distance between Abidjan and Riyadh is 5,817 km (3,615 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Riyadh from Abidjan?

Riyadh is to the north-east of Abidjan, at an initial bearing of 63°.

How long is the flight from Abidjan to Riyadh?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 46 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.