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Distance from Göteborg to Riyadh

Straight line

4,587 km
2,850 mi · 2,477 NM

By road

6,239 km
3,877 mi

Travel time

77 h 12 min
flight ≈ 6 h 14 min

Direction

SE 128°
initial bearing

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How far is Göteborg from Riyadh?

Göteborg (Sweden) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 4,587 km in a straight line, that is 2,850 miles or 2,477 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Göteborg to Riyadh is 6,239 km (3,877 miles), about 77 h 12 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 36% longer than the straight line.

From Göteborg, Riyadh lies to the south-east (initial bearing 128°). The route crosses from Sweden into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 42.4339°, 33.9863°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 14 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 Göteborg from Riyadh?

By road it is 6,239 km (3,877 miles) from Göteborg to Riyadh; in a straight line it is 4,587 km (2,850 miles).

How long is the drive from Göteborg to Riyadh?

About 77 h 12 min on the fastest route (6,239 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Riyadh from Göteborg?

Riyadh is to the south-east of Göteborg, at an initial bearing of 128°.

How long is the flight from Göteborg to Riyadh?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 14 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.