Distance from Chicago to Riyadh
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How far is Chicago from Riyadh?
Chicago (United States) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 11,276 km in a straight line, that is 7,007 miles or 6,089 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Chicago, Riyadh lies to the north-east (initial bearing 41°). The route crosses from United States into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 58.7369°, -7.2199°.
A direct flight would take about 14 h 36 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 Chicago
- Chicago – Toronto 702 km
- Chicago – Philadelphia 1,069 km
- Chicago – New York City 1,146 km
- Chicago – Manhattan 1,148 km
- Chicago – Brooklyn 1,152 km
- Chicago – The Bronx 1,155 km
- Chicago – Queens 1,161 km
- Chicago – Montréal 1,200 km
- Chicago – Dallas 1,291 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 Chicago from Riyadh?
The straight-line distance between Chicago and Riyadh is 11,276 km (7,007 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Riyadh from Chicago?
Riyadh is to the north-east of Chicago, at an initial bearing of 41°.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Riyadh?
A direct flight would take about 14 h 36 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.