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Distance from Riyadh to Aleppo

Straight line

1,570 km
976 mi · 848 NM

By road

1,927 km
1,197 mi

Travel time

20 h 37 min
flight ≈ 2 h 28 min

Direction

NNW 327°
initial bearing

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How far is Riyadh from Aleppo?

Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Aleppo (Syria) are quite far apart: 1,570 km in a straight line, that is 976 miles or 848 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Riyadh to Aleppo is 1,927 km (1,197 miles), about 20 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Riyadh, Aleppo lies to the north-west (initial bearing 327°). The route crosses from Saudi Arabia into Syria. The halfway point is at 30.5315°, 42.2254°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 28 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 Riyadh from Aleppo?

By road it is 1,927 km (1,197 miles) from Riyadh to Aleppo; in a straight line it is 1,570 km (976 miles).

How long is the drive from Riyadh to Aleppo?

About 20 h 37 min on the fastest route (1,927 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Aleppo from Riyadh?

Aleppo is to the north-west of Riyadh, at an initial bearing of 327°.

How long is the flight from Riyadh to Aleppo?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 28 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.