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Distance from Aleppo to Riyadh

Straight line

1,570 km
976 mi · 848 NM

By road

1,929 km
1,199 mi

Travel time

20 h 41 min
flight ≈ 2 h 28 min

Direction

SE 142°
initial bearing

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How far is Aleppo from Riyadh?

Aleppo (Syria) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are quite far apart: 1,570 km in a straight line, that is 976 miles or 848 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Aleppo to Riyadh is 1,929 km (1,199 miles), about 20 h 41 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Aleppo, Riyadh lies to the south-east (initial bearing 142°). The route crosses from Syria into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 30.5315°, 42.2254°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 28 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 Aleppo from Riyadh?

By road it is 1,929 km (1,199 miles) from Aleppo to Riyadh; in a straight line it is 1,570 km (976 miles).

How long is the drive from Aleppo to Riyadh?

About 20 h 41 min on the fastest route (1,929 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Riyadh from Aleppo?

Riyadh is to the south-east of Aleppo, at an initial bearing of 142°.

How long is the flight from Aleppo to Riyadh?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 28 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.