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Distance from Queens to Riyadh

Straight line

10,525 km
6,540 mi · 5,683 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 13 h 39 min

Direction

NE 52°
initial bearing

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How far is Queens from Riyadh?

Queens (United States) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 10,525 km in a straight line, that is 6,540 miles or 5,683 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 Queens and Riyadh, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Queens, Riyadh lies to the north-east (initial bearing 52°). The route crosses from United States into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 51.9648°, -4.5848°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 39 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Queens from Riyadh?

The straight-line distance between Queens and Riyadh is 10,525 km (6,540 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Riyadh from Queens?

Riyadh is to the north-east of Queens, at an initial bearing of 52°.

How long is the flight from Queens to Riyadh?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 39 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.