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Distance from Riyadh to Brussels

Straight line

4,630 km
2,877 mi · 2,500 NM

By road

5,605 km
3,483 mi

Travel time

70 h 37 min
flight ≈ 6 h 17 min

Direction

NW 320°
initial bearing

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How far is Riyadh from Brussels?

Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Brussels (Belgium) are very far apart: 4,630 km in a straight line, that is 2,877 miles or 2,500 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Riyadh to Brussels is 5,605 km (3,483 miles), about 70 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Riyadh, Brussels lies to the north-west (initial bearing 320°). The route crosses from Saudi Arabia into Belgium. The halfway point is at 39.6576°, 29.5272°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 17 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 Brussels?

By road it is 5,605 km (3,483 miles) from Riyadh to Brussels; in a straight line it is 4,630 km (2,877 miles).

How long is the drive from Riyadh to Brussels?

About 70 h 37 min on the fastest route (5,605 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Brussels from Riyadh?

Brussels is to the north-west of Riyadh, at an initial bearing of 320°.

How long is the flight from Riyadh to Brussels?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 17 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.