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Distance from Kyoto to Riyadh

Straight line

8,398 km
5,218 mi · 4,535 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h

Direction

WNW 290°
initial bearing

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How far is Kyoto from Riyadh?

Kyoto (Japan) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 8,398 km in a straight line, that is 5,218 miles or 4,535 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 Kyoto and Riyadh, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Kyoto, Riyadh lies to the west (initial bearing 290°). The route crosses from Japan into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 38.7956°, 88.3166°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Kyoto from Riyadh?

The straight-line distance between Kyoto and Riyadh is 8,398 km (5,218 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Riyadh from Kyoto?

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

How long is the flight from Kyoto to Riyadh?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 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.