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Distance from Hiroshima to Riyadh

Straight line

8,136 km
5,055 mi · 4,393 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 40 min

Direction

WNW 289°
initial bearing

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How far is Hiroshima from Riyadh?

Hiroshima (Japan) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 8,136 km in a straight line, that is 5,055 miles or 4,393 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 Hiroshima and Riyadh, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Hiroshima, Riyadh lies to the west (initial bearing 289°). The route crosses from Japan into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 37.6861°, 87.0270°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 40 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Hiroshima from Riyadh?

The straight-line distance between Hiroshima and Riyadh is 8,136 km (5,055 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Riyadh from Hiroshima?

Riyadh is to the west of Hiroshima, at an initial bearing of 289°.

How long is the flight from Hiroshima to Riyadh?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 40 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.