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Distance from Pyongyang to Riyadh

Straight line

7,418 km
4,609 mi · 4,005 NM

By road

9,150 km
5,686 mi

Travel time

119 h 54 min
flight ≈ 9 h 46 min

Direction

WNW 284°
initial bearing

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How far is Pyongyang from Riyadh?

Pyongyang (North Korea) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 7,418 km in a straight line, that is 4,609 miles or 4,005 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Pyongyang to Riyadh is 9,150 km (5,686 miles), about 119 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Pyongyang, Riyadh lies to the west (initial bearing 284°). The route crosses from North Korea into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 38.7977°, 82.5468°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 46 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 Pyongyang from Riyadh?

By road it is 9,150 km (5,686 miles) from Pyongyang to Riyadh; in a straight line it is 7,418 km (4,609 miles).

How long is the drive from Pyongyang to Riyadh?

About 119 h 54 min on the fastest route (9,150 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Riyadh from Pyongyang?

Riyadh is to the west of Pyongyang, at an initial bearing of 284°.

How long is the flight from Pyongyang to Riyadh?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 46 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.