Distance from Riyadh to Alexandria
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How far is Riyadh from Alexandria?
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Alexandria (Egypt) are quite far apart: 1,802 km in a straight line, that is 1,120 miles or 973 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Riyadh, Alexandria lies to the north-west (initial bearing 297°). The route crosses from Saudi Arabia into Egypt. The halfway point is at 28.2013°, 38.5743°.
A direct flight would take about 2 h 45 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Riyadh
- Riyadh – Basrah 656 km
- Riyadh – Medina 719 km
- Riyadh – Mecca 793 km
- Riyadh – Shiraz 793 km
- Riyadh – Jeddah 849 km
- Riyadh – Dubai 867 km
- Riyadh – Sharjah 879 km
- Riyadh – Baghdad 988 km
- Riyadh – Isfahan 1,009 km
Other distances from Alexandria
- Alexandria – Cairo 180 km
- Alexandria – Giza 181 km
- Alexandria – Nicosia 546 km
- Alexandria – Amman 577 km
- Alexandria – Beirut 603 km
- Alexandria – Muratpaşa 637 km
- Alexandria – Antalya 639 km
- Alexandria – Damascus 651 km
- Alexandria – Denizli 735 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Riyadh from Alexandria?
The straight-line distance between Riyadh and Alexandria is 1,802 km (1,120 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Alexandria from Riyadh?
Alexandria is to the north-west of Riyadh, at an initial bearing of 297°.
How long is the flight from Riyadh to Alexandria?
A direct flight would take about 2 h 45 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.