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Distance from Maracaibo to Riyadh

Straight line

12,277 km
7,629 mi · 6,629 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 15 h 51 min

Direction

ENE 58°
initial bearing

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How far is Maracaibo from Riyadh?

Maracaibo (Venezuela) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 12,277 km in a straight line, that is 7,629 miles or 6,629 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 Maracaibo and Riyadh, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Maracaibo, Riyadh lies to the north-east (initial bearing 58°). The route crosses from Venezuela into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 31.8187°, -16.2019°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 51 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Maracaibo from Riyadh?

The straight-line distance between Maracaibo and Riyadh is 12,277 km (7,629 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Riyadh from Maracaibo?

Riyadh is to the north-east of Maracaibo, at an initial bearing of 58°.

How long is the flight from Maracaibo to Riyadh?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 51 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.