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Distance from Brussels to Riyadh

Straight line

4,630 km
2,877 mi · 2,500 NM

By road

5,609 km
3,485 mi

Travel time

70 h 42 min
flight ≈ 6 h 17 min

Direction

ESE 113°
initial bearing

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How far is Brussels from Riyadh?

Brussels (Belgium) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 4,630 km in a straight line, that is 2,877 miles or 2,500 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Brussels to Riyadh is 5,609 km (3,485 miles), about 70 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Brussels, Riyadh lies to the south-east (initial bearing 113°). The route crosses from Belgium into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 39.6576°, 29.5272°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 17 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 Brussels from Riyadh?

By road it is 5,609 km (3,485 miles) from Brussels to Riyadh; in a straight line it is 4,630 km (2,877 miles).

How long is the drive from Brussels to Riyadh?

About 70 h 42 min on the fastest route (5,609 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Riyadh from Brussels?

Riyadh is to the south-east of Brussels, at an initial bearing of 113°.

How long is the flight from Brussels to Riyadh?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 17 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.