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Distance from Chisinau to Riyadh

Straight line

2,940 km
1,827 mi · 1,588 NM

By road

3,978 km
2,472 mi

Travel time

58 h 25 min
flight ≈ 4 h 11 min

Direction

SE 141°
initial bearing

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How far is Chisinau from Riyadh?

Chisinau (Moldova) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 2,940 km in a straight line, that is 1,827 miles or 1,588 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chisinau to Riyadh is 3,978 km (2,472 miles), about 58 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.

From Chisinau, Riyadh lies to the south-east (initial bearing 141°). The route crosses from Moldova into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 36.1723°, 39.0728°.

A direct flight would take about 4 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.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Chisinau from Riyadh?

By road it is 3,978 km (2,472 miles) from Chisinau to Riyadh; in a straight line it is 2,940 km (1,827 miles).

How long is the drive from Chisinau to Riyadh?

About 58 h 25 min on the fastest route (3,978 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Riyadh from Chisinau?

Riyadh is to the south-east of Chisinau, at an initial bearing of 141°.

How long is the flight from Chisinau to Riyadh?

A direct flight would take about 4 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.