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Distance from Porto Alegre to Riyadh

Straight line

12,066 km
7,497 mi · 6,515 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 15 h 35 min

Direction

ENE 72°
initial bearing

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How far is Porto Alegre from Riyadh?

Porto Alegre (Brazil) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 12,066 km in a straight line, that is 7,497 miles or 6,515 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 Porto Alegre and Riyadh, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Porto Alegre, Riyadh lies to the east (initial bearing 72°). The route crosses from Brazil into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at -4.0662°, -0.6638°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 35 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Porto Alegre from Riyadh?

The straight-line distance between Porto Alegre and Riyadh is 12,066 km (7,497 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Riyadh from Porto Alegre?

Riyadh is to the east of Porto Alegre, at an initial bearing of 72°.

How long is the flight from Porto Alegre to Riyadh?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 35 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.