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Distance from Recife to Riyadh

Straight line

9,546 km
5,932 mi · 5,155 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 26 min

Direction

ENE 64°
initial bearing

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How far is Recife from Riyadh?

Recife (Brazil) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 9,546 km in a straight line, that is 5,932 miles or 5,155 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 Recife and Riyadh, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Recife, Riyadh lies to the north-east (initial bearing 64°). The route crosses from Brazil into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 10.9229°, 3.7974°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 26 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Recife from Riyadh?

The straight-line distance between Recife and Riyadh is 9,546 km (5,932 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Riyadh from Recife?

Riyadh is to the north-east of Recife, at an initial bearing of 64°.

How long is the flight from Recife to Riyadh?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 26 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.