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Distance from Nicosia to Riyadh

Straight line

1,733 km
1,077 mi · 936 NM

By road

2,372 km
1,474 mi

Travel time

41 h 18 min
flight ≈ 2 h 40 min

Direction

SE 129°
initial bearing

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How far is Nicosia from Riyadh?

Nicosia (Cyprus) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are quite far apart: 1,733 km in a straight line, that is 1,077 miles or 936 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nicosia to Riyadh is 2,372 km (1,474 miles), about 41 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 37% longer than the straight line.

From Nicosia, Riyadh lies to the south-east (initial bearing 129°). The route crosses from Cyprus into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 30.1000°, 40.3975°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 40 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 Nicosia from Riyadh?

By road it is 2,372 km (1,474 miles) from Nicosia to Riyadh; in a straight line it is 1,733 km (1,077 miles).

How long is the drive from Nicosia to Riyadh?

About 41 h 18 min on the fastest route (2,372 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Riyadh from Nicosia?

Riyadh is to the south-east of Nicosia, at an initial bearing of 129°.

How long is the flight from Nicosia to Riyadh?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 40 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.