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Distance from Fukuoka to Riyadh

Straight line

7,985 km
4,962 mi · 4,312 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 29 min

Direction

WNW 288°
initial bearing

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How far is Fukuoka from Riyadh?

Fukuoka (Japan) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 7,985 km in a straight line, that is 4,962 miles or 4,312 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 Fukuoka and Riyadh, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Fukuoka, Riyadh lies to the west (initial bearing 288°). The route crosses from Japan into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 36.7951°, 86.3406°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 29 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Fukuoka from Riyadh?

The straight-line distance between Fukuoka and Riyadh is 7,985 km (4,962 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Riyadh from Fukuoka?

Riyadh is to the west of Fukuoka, at an initial bearing of 288°.

How long is the flight from Fukuoka to Riyadh?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 29 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.