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Distance from Bogotá to Riyadh

Straight line

12,855 km
7,988 mi · 6,941 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 16 h 34 min

Direction

ENE 60°
initial bearing

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How far is Bogotá from Riyadh?

Bogotá (Colombia) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 12,855 km in a straight line, that is 7,988 miles or 6,941 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Bogotá and Riyadh, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Bogotá, Riyadh lies to the north-east (initial bearing 60°). The route crosses from Colombia into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 27.8104°, -18.3371°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 34 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Bogotá from Riyadh?

The straight-line distance between Bogotá and Riyadh is 12,855 km (7,988 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Riyadh from Bogotá?

Riyadh is to the north-east of Bogotá, at an initial bearing of 60°.

How long is the flight from Bogotá to Riyadh?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 34 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.