Distance from Chennai to Riyadh
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How far is Chennai from Riyadh?
Chennai (India) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 3,749 km in a straight line, that is 2,329 miles or 2,024 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Chennai, Riyadh lies to the north-west (initial bearing 295°). The route crosses from India into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 19.6634°, 64.1005°.
A direct flight would take about 5 h 11 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Chennai
- Chennai – Bengaluru 291 km
- Chennai – Hyderabad 516 km
- Chennai – Tirunelveli 562 km
- Chennai – Visakhapatnam 599 km
- Chennai – Nowrangapur 725 km
- Chennai – Nagpur 905 km
- Chennai – Pune 915 km
- Chennai – Aurangabad 920 km
- Chennai – Pimpri 926 km
Other distances from Riyadh
- Riyadh – Basrah 656 km
- Riyadh – Medina 719 km
- Riyadh – Mecca 793 km
- Riyadh – Shiraz 793 km
- Riyadh – Jeddah 849 km
- Riyadh – Dubai 867 km
- Riyadh – Sharjah 879 km
- Riyadh – Baghdad 988 km
- Riyadh – Isfahan 1,009 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Chennai from Riyadh?
The straight-line distance between Chennai and Riyadh is 3,749 km (2,329 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Riyadh from Chennai?
Riyadh is to the north-west of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 295°.
How long is the flight from Chennai to Riyadh?
A direct flight would take about 5 h 11 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.