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Distance from Riyadh to Fukuoka

Straight line

7,985 km
4,962 mi · 4,312 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 29 min

Direction

ENE 61°
initial bearing

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How far is Riyadh from Fukuoka?

Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Fukuoka (Japan) are very far apart: 7,985 km in a straight line, that is 4,962 miles or 4,312 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 Fukuoka, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Riyadh, Fukuoka lies to the north-east (initial bearing 61°). The route crosses from Saudi Arabia into Japan. The halfway point is at 36.7951°, 86.3406°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 29 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Riyadh from Fukuoka?

The straight-line distance between Riyadh and Fukuoka is 7,985 km (4,962 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Fukuoka from Riyadh?

Fukuoka is to the north-east of Riyadh, at an initial bearing of 61°.

How long is the flight from Riyadh to Fukuoka?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 29 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.