Distance from Riyadh to Damascus
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How far is Riyadh from Damascus?
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Damascus (Syria) are quite far apart: 1,408 km in a straight line, that is 875 miles or 760 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Riyadh, Damascus lies to the north-west (initial bearing 317°). The route crosses from Saudi Arabia into Syria. The halfway point is at 29.1999°, 41.7311°.
A direct flight would take about 2 h 16 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 Damascus
- Damascus – Beirut 85 km
- Damascus – Amman 176 km
- Damascus – Antakya 300 km
- Damascus – Aleppo 310 km
- Damascus – Nicosia 326 km
- Damascus – Osmaniye 396 km
- Damascus – Adana 396 km
- Damascus – Mersin 397 km
- Damascus – Tarsus 400 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Riyadh from Damascus?
The straight-line distance between Riyadh and Damascus is 1,408 km (875 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Damascus from Riyadh?
Damascus is to the north-west of Riyadh, at an initial bearing of 317°.
How long is the flight from Riyadh to Damascus?
A direct flight would take about 2 h 16 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.