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Distance from Riyadh to Guayaquil

Straight line

13,787 km
8,567 mi · 7,445 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 17 h 44 min

Direction

WNW 285°
initial bearing

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How far is Riyadh from Guayaquil?

Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Guayaquil (Ecuador) are very far apart: 13,787 km in a straight line, that is 8,567 miles or 7,445 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 Guayaquil, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Riyadh, Guayaquil lies to the west (initial bearing 285°). The route crosses from Saudi Arabia into Ecuador. The halfway point is at 23.7795°, -21.9809°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 44 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Riyadh from Guayaquil?

The straight-line distance between Riyadh and Guayaquil is 13,787 km (8,567 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Guayaquil from Riyadh?

Guayaquil is to the west of Riyadh, at an initial bearing of 285°.

How long is the flight from Riyadh to Guayaquil?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 44 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.