Distance from Durban to Riyadh
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How far is Durban from Riyadh?
Durban (South Africa) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 6,264 km in a straight line, that is 3,893 miles or 3,383 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Durban, Riyadh lies to the north (initial bearing 17°). The route crosses from South Africa into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at -2.6095°, 39.0593°.
A direct flight would take about 8 h 20 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
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- Durban – Pretoria 536 km
- Durban – Cape Town 1,272 km
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- Durban – Lubumbashi 2,056 km
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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 Durban from Riyadh?
The straight-line distance between Durban and Riyadh is 6,264 km (3,893 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Riyadh from Durban?
Riyadh is to the north of Durban, at an initial bearing of 17°.
How long is the flight from Durban to Riyadh?
A direct flight would take about 8 h 20 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.