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Distance from Bordeaux to Riyadh

Straight line

4,787 km
2,974 mi · 2,585 NM

By road

5,932 km
3,686 mi

Travel time

74 h 42 min
flight ≈ 6 h 29 min

Direction

ESE 102°
initial bearing

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How far is Bordeaux from Riyadh?

Bordeaux (France) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 4,787 km in a straight line, that is 2,974 miles or 2,585 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bordeaux to Riyadh is 5,932 km (3,686 miles), about 74 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Bordeaux, Riyadh lies to the east (initial bearing 102°). The route crosses from France into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 37.1123°, 26.1626°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 29 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 Bordeaux from Riyadh?

By road it is 5,932 km (3,686 miles) from Bordeaux to Riyadh; in a straight line it is 4,787 km (2,974 miles).

How long is the drive from Bordeaux to Riyadh?

About 74 h 42 min on the fastest route (5,932 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Riyadh from Bordeaux?

Riyadh is to the east of Bordeaux, at an initial bearing of 102°.

How long is the flight from Bordeaux to Riyadh?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 29 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.