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Distance from Montpellier to Riyadh

Straight line

4,409 km
2,740 mi · 2,381 NM

By road

5,577 km
3,465 mi

Travel time

70 h 53 min
flight ≈ 6 h 1 min

Direction

ESE 104°
initial bearing

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How far is Montpellier from Riyadh?

Montpellier (France) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 4,409 km in a straight line, that is 2,740 miles or 2,381 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Montpellier to Riyadh is 5,577 km (3,465 miles), about 70 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Montpellier, Riyadh lies to the east (initial bearing 104°). The route crosses from France into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 36.0520°, 27.8390°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 1 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Montpellier from Riyadh?

By road it is 5,577 km (3,465 miles) from Montpellier to Riyadh; in a straight line it is 4,409 km (2,740 miles).

How long is the drive from Montpellier to Riyadh?

About 70 h 53 min on the fastest route (5,577 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Riyadh from Montpellier?

Riyadh is to the east of Montpellier, at an initial bearing of 104°.

How long is the flight from Montpellier to Riyadh?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 1 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.