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Distance from Riyadh to Helsinki

Straight line

4,285 km
2,663 mi · 2,314 NM

By road

6,235 km
3,874 mi

Travel time

80 h 50 min
flight ≈ 5 h 51 min

Direction

NNW 343°
initial bearing

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How far is Riyadh from Helsinki?

Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Helsinki (Finland) are very far apart: 4,285 km in a straight line, that is 2,663 miles or 2,314 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Riyadh to Helsinki is 6,235 km (3,874 miles), about 80 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 46% longer than the straight line.

From Riyadh, Helsinki lies to the north (initial bearing 343°). The route crosses from Saudi Arabia into Finland. The halfway point is at 42.9027°, 39.0497°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 51 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 Helsinki?

By road it is 6,235 km (3,874 miles) from Riyadh to Helsinki; in a straight line it is 4,285 km (2,663 miles).

How long is the drive from Riyadh to Helsinki?

About 80 h 50 min on the fastest route (6,235 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Helsinki from Riyadh?

Helsinki is to the north of Riyadh, at an initial bearing of 343°.

How long is the flight from Riyadh to Helsinki?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 51 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.