Distance from Almaty to Riyadh
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How far is Almaty from Riyadh?
Almaty (Kazakhstan) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 3,437 km in a straight line, that is 2,136 miles or 1,856 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Almaty to Riyadh is 4,352 km (2,704 miles), about 66 h 10 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.
From Almaty, Riyadh lies to the south-west (initial bearing 243°). The route crosses from Kazakhstan into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 34.8997°, 60.1224°.
A direct flight would take about 4 h 48 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
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- Almaty – Lahore 1,320 km
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Other distances from Riyadh
- Riyadh – Basrah 656 km
- Riyadh – Medina 719 km
- Riyadh – Mecca 793 km
- Riyadh – Shiraz 793 km
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- Riyadh – Dubai 867 km
- Riyadh – Sharjah 879 km
- Riyadh – Baghdad 988 km
- Riyadh – Isfahan 1,009 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Almaty from Riyadh?
By road it is 4,352 km (2,704 miles) from Almaty to Riyadh; in a straight line it is 3,437 km (2,136 miles).
How long is the drive from Almaty to Riyadh?
About 66 h 10 min on the fastest route (4,352 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Riyadh from Almaty?
Riyadh is to the south-west of Almaty, at an initial bearing of 243°.
How long is the flight from Almaty to Riyadh?
A direct flight would take about 4 h 48 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.