Distance from Los Angeles to Riyadh
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How far is Los Angeles from Riyadh?
Los Angeles (United States) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 13,313 km in a straight line, that is 8,272 miles or 7,188 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 Los Angeles and Riyadh, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.
From Los Angeles, Riyadh lies to the north (initial bearing 16°). The route crosses from United States into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 76.1670°, -16.5065°.
A direct flight would take about 17 h 8 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).
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Other distances from Riyadh
- Riyadh – Basrah 656 km
- Riyadh – Medina 719 km
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- Riyadh – Shiraz 793 km
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- Riyadh – Dubai 867 km
- Riyadh – Sharjah 879 km
- Riyadh – Baghdad 988 km
- Riyadh – Isfahan 1,009 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Los Angeles from Riyadh?
The straight-line distance between Los Angeles and Riyadh is 13,313 km (8,272 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.
In which direction is Riyadh from Los Angeles?
Riyadh is to the north of Los Angeles, at an initial bearing of 16°.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Riyadh?
A direct flight would take about 17 h 8 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.