Distance from Johannesburg to Riyadh
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How far is Johannesburg from Riyadh?
Johannesburg (South Africa) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 5,978 km in a straight line, that is 3,715 miles or 3,228 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Johannesburg to Riyadh is 10,204 km (6,340 miles), about 128 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 71% longer than the straight line.
From Johannesburg, Riyadh lies to the north (initial bearing 21°). The route crosses from South Africa into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at -0.7674°, 37.4420°.
A direct flight would take about 7 h 58 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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- Johannesburg – Pretoria 53 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 Johannesburg from Riyadh?
By road it is 10,204 km (6,340 miles) from Johannesburg to Riyadh; in a straight line it is 5,978 km (3,715 miles).
How long is the drive from Johannesburg to Riyadh?
About 128 h 49 min on the fastest route (10,204 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Riyadh from Johannesburg?
Riyadh is to the north of Johannesburg, at an initial bearing of 21°.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Riyadh?
A direct flight would take about 7 h 58 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.