Distance from Riyadh to Algiers
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How far is Riyadh from Algiers?
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Algiers (Algeria) are very far apart: 4,346 km in a straight line, that is 2,701 miles or 2,347 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Riyadh to Algiers is 5,500 km (3,417 miles), about 63 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.
From Riyadh, Algiers lies to the north-west (initial bearing 299°). The route crosses from Saudi Arabia into Algeria. The halfway point is at 32.6037°, 26.3417°.
A direct flight would take about 5 h 56 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 Algiers
- Algiers – Palma 318 km
- Algiers – Alicante 362 km
- Algiers – Cartagena 374 km
- Algiers – Elche 375 km
- Algiers – Murcia 398 km
- Algiers – Valencia 430 km
- Algiers – L'Hospitalet de Llobregat 522 km
- Algiers – Barcelona 524 km
- Algiers – Sant Martí 527 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Riyadh from Algiers?
By road it is 5,500 km (3,417 miles) from Riyadh to Algiers; in a straight line it is 4,346 km (2,701 miles).
How long is the drive from Riyadh to Algiers?
About 63 h 17 min on the fastest route (5,500 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Algiers from Riyadh?
Algiers is to the north-west of Riyadh, at an initial bearing of 299°.
How long is the flight from Riyadh to Algiers?
A direct flight would take about 5 h 56 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.