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Distance from Riyadh to Catania

Straight line

3,316 km
2,060 mi · 1,790 NM

By road

5,977 km
3,714 mi

Travel time

75 h 29 min
flight ≈ 4 h 39 min

Direction

WNW 303°
initial bearing

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How far is Riyadh from Catania?

Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Catania (Italy) are very far apart: 3,316 km in a straight line, that is 2,060 miles or 1,790 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Riyadh to Catania is 5,977 km (3,714 miles), about 75 h 29 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 80% longer than the straight line.

From Riyadh, Catania lies to the north-west (initial bearing 303°). The route crosses from Saudi Arabia into Italy. The halfway point is at 32.0730°, 31.9949°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 39 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 Catania?

By road it is 5,977 km (3,714 miles) from Riyadh to Catania; in a straight line it is 3,316 km (2,060 miles).

How long is the drive from Riyadh to Catania?

About 75 h 29 min on the fastest route (5,977 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Catania from Riyadh?

Catania is to the north-west of Riyadh, at an initial bearing of 303°.

How long is the flight from Riyadh to Catania?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 39 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.