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Distance from Palermo to Riyadh

Straight line

3,482 km
2,164 mi · 1,880 NM

By road

6,104 km
3,793 mi

Travel time

76 h 51 min
flight ≈ 4 h 51 min

Direction

ESE 106°
initial bearing

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How far is Palermo from Riyadh?

Palermo (Italy) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 3,482 km in a straight line, that is 2,164 miles or 1,880 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Palermo to Riyadh is 6,104 km (3,793 miles), about 76 h 51 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 75% longer than the straight line.

From Palermo, Riyadh lies to the east (initial bearing 106°). The route crosses from Italy into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 32.5117°, 31.2652°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 51 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 Palermo from Riyadh?

By road it is 6,104 km (3,793 miles) from Palermo to Riyadh; in a straight line it is 3,482 km (2,164 miles).

How long is the drive from Palermo to Riyadh?

About 76 h 51 min on the fastest route (6,104 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Riyadh from Palermo?

Riyadh is to the east of Palermo, at an initial bearing of 106°.

How long is the flight from Palermo to Riyadh?

A direct flight would take about 4 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.