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Distance from Daejeon to Riyadh

Straight line

7,632 km
4,742 mi · 4,121 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 2 min

Direction

WNW 286°
initial bearing

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How far is Daejeon from Riyadh?

Daejeon (South Korea) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 7,632 km in a straight line, that is 4,742 miles or 4,121 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 Daejeon and Riyadh, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Daejeon, Riyadh lies to the west (initial bearing 286°). The route crosses from South Korea into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 37.6778°, 84.1277°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 2 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Daejeon from Riyadh?

The straight-line distance between Daejeon and Riyadh is 7,632 km (4,742 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Riyadh from Daejeon?

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

How long is the flight from Daejeon to Riyadh?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 2 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.