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Distance from Riyadh to Århus

Straight line

4,571 km
2,840 mi · 2,468 NM

By road

5,792 km
3,599 mi

Travel time

72 h 23 min
flight ≈ 6 h 13 min

Direction

NNW 330°
initial bearing

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How far is Riyadh from Århus?

Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Århus (Denmark) are very far apart: 4,571 km in a straight line, that is 2,840 miles or 2,468 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Riyadh to Århus is 5,792 km (3,599 miles), about 72 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Riyadh, Århus lies to the north-west (initial bearing 330°). The route crosses from Saudi Arabia into Denmark. The halfway point is at 41.7993°, 32.9921°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 13 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 Århus?

By road it is 5,792 km (3,599 miles) from Riyadh to Århus; in a straight line it is 4,571 km (2,840 miles).

How long is the drive from Riyadh to Århus?

About 72 h 23 min on the fastest route (5,792 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Århus from Riyadh?

Århus is to the north-west of Riyadh, at an initial bearing of 330°.

How long is the flight from Riyadh to Århus?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 13 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.