Distance from Kampala to Riyadh
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How far is Kampala from Riyadh?
Kampala (Uganda) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 3,097 km in a straight line, that is 1,924 miles or 1,672 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Kampala, Riyadh lies to the north-east (initial bearing 28°). The route crosses from Uganda into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 12.5945°, 39.3118°.
A direct flight would take about 4 h 22 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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- Kampala – Addis Ababa 1,185 km
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- Kampala – Lubumbashi 1,446 km
- Kampala – Khartoum 1,694 km
- Kampala – Omdurman 1,704 km
- Kampala – Lusaka 1,811 km
- Kampala – Kinshasa 1,987 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 Kampala from Riyadh?
The straight-line distance between Kampala and Riyadh is 3,097 km (1,924 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Riyadh from Kampala?
Riyadh is to the north-east of Kampala, at an initial bearing of 28°.
How long is the flight from Kampala to Riyadh?
A direct flight would take about 4 h 22 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.