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Distance from Brisbane to Riyadh

Straight line

12,763 km
7,930 mi · 6,891 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 16 h 27 min

Direction

WNW 286°
initial bearing

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How far is Brisbane from Riyadh?

Brisbane (Australia) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 12,763 km in a straight line, that is 7,930 miles or 6,891 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 Brisbane and Riyadh, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Brisbane, Riyadh lies to the west (initial bearing 286°). The route crosses from Australia into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at -2.3170°, 98.9670°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 27 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Brisbane from Riyadh?

The straight-line distance between Brisbane and Riyadh is 12,763 km (7,930 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Riyadh from Brisbane?

Riyadh is to the west of Brisbane, at an initial bearing of 286°.

How long is the flight from Brisbane to Riyadh?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 27 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.