Distance from Istanbul to Riyadh
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How far is Istanbul from Riyadh?
Istanbul (Türkiye) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are quite far apart: 2,449 km in a straight line, that is 1,522 miles or 1,322 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Istanbul, Riyadh lies to the south-east (initial bearing 132°). The route crosses from Türkiye into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 33.1641°, 38.6654°.
A direct flight would take about 3 h 34 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Istanbul
- Istanbul – Zeytinburnu 4 km
- Istanbul – Üsküdar 5 km
- Istanbul – Şişli 6 km
- Istanbul – Esenler 7 km
- Istanbul – Bahçelievler 8 km
- Istanbul – Bağcılar 8 km
- Istanbul – Sultangazi 12 km
- Istanbul – Ataşehir 14 km
- Istanbul – Umraniye 15 km
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 Istanbul from Riyadh?
The straight-line distance between Istanbul and Riyadh is 2,449 km (1,522 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Riyadh from Istanbul?
Riyadh is to the south-east of Istanbul, at an initial bearing of 132°.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Riyadh?
A direct flight would take about 3 h 34 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.