Distance from Lubumbashi to Riyadh
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How far is Lubumbashi from Riyadh?
Lubumbashi (Congo - Kinshasa) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 4,532 km in a straight line, that is 2,816 miles or 2,447 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Lubumbashi to Riyadh is 8,887 km (5,522 miles), about 113 h 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 96% longer than the straight line.
From Lubumbashi, Riyadh lies to the north-east (initial bearing 27°). The route crosses from Congo - Kinshasa into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 6.6054°, 36.7366°.
A direct flight would take about 6 h 10 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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- Lubumbashi – Kinshasa 1,567 km
- Lubumbashi – Pretoria 1,568 km
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- 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 Lubumbashi from Riyadh?
By road it is 8,887 km (5,522 miles) from Lubumbashi to Riyadh; in a straight line it is 4,532 km (2,816 miles).
How long is the drive from Lubumbashi to Riyadh?
About 113 h 58 min on the fastest route (8,887 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Riyadh from Lubumbashi?
Riyadh is to the north-east of Lubumbashi, at an initial bearing of 27°.
How long is the flight from Lubumbashi to Riyadh?
A direct flight would take about 6 h 10 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.