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Distance from Kobe to Riyadh

Straight line

8,362 km
5,196 mi · 4,515 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 57 min

Direction

WNW 290°
initial bearing

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How far is Kobe from Riyadh?

Kobe (Japan) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 8,362 km in a straight line, that is 5,196 miles or 4,515 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 Kobe and Riyadh, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Kobe, Riyadh lies to the west (initial bearing 290°). The route crosses from Japan into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 38.4763°, 88.1714°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 57 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Kobe from Riyadh?

The straight-line distance between Kobe and Riyadh is 8,362 km (5,196 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Riyadh from Kobe?

Riyadh is to the west of Kobe, at an initial bearing of 290°.

How long is the flight from Kobe to Riyadh?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 57 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.