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Distance from Riyadh to Brisbane

Straight line

12,763 km
7,930 mi · 6,891 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 16 h 27 min

Direction

ESE 110°
initial bearing

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How far is Riyadh from Brisbane?

Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Brisbane (Australia) are very far apart: 12,763 km in a straight line, that is 7,930 miles or 6,891 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 Riyadh and Brisbane, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Riyadh, Brisbane lies to the east (initial bearing 110°). The route crosses from Saudi Arabia into Australia. The halfway point is at -2.3170°, 98.9670°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 27 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Riyadh from Brisbane?

The straight-line distance between Riyadh and Brisbane is 12,763 km (7,930 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Brisbane from Riyadh?

Brisbane is to the east of Riyadh, at an initial bearing of 110°.

How long is the flight from Riyadh to Brisbane?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 27 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.