Distance from London to Riyadh
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How far is London from Riyadh?
London (United Kingdom) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 4,949 km in a straight line, that is 3,075 miles or 2,672 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, London to Riyadh is 5,981 km (3,716 miles), about 75 h 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.
From London, Riyadh lies to the east (initial bearing 109°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 40.4202°, 27.9282°.
A direct flight would take about 6 h 41 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 London
- London – City of Westminster 1 km
- London – Islington 3 km
- London – Archway 7 km
- London – Bexley 20 km
- London – Luton 46 km
- London – Southend-on-Sea 58 km
- London – Reading 59 km
- London – Milton Keynes 73 km
- London – Northampton 97 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 London from Riyadh?
By road it is 5,981 km (3,716 miles) from London to Riyadh; in a straight line it is 4,949 km (3,075 miles).
How long is the drive from London to Riyadh?
About 75 h 9 min on the fastest route (5,981 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Riyadh from London?
Riyadh is to the east of London, at an initial bearing of 109°.
How long is the flight from London to Riyadh?
A direct flight would take about 6 h 41 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.