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Distance from Riyadh to Kaduna

Straight line

4,434 km
2,755 mi · 2,394 NM

By road

6,937 km
4,310 mi

Travel time

94 h 56 min
flight ≈ 6 h 3 min

Direction

WSW 256°
initial bearing

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How far is Riyadh from Kaduna?

Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Kaduna (Nigeria) are very far apart: 4,434 km in a straight line, that is 2,755 miles or 2,394 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Riyadh to Kaduna is 6,937 km (4,310 miles), about 94 h 56 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 56% longer than the straight line.

From Riyadh, Kaduna lies to the west (initial bearing 256°). The route crosses from Saudi Arabia into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 18.6201°, 26.2743°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 3 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 Kaduna?

By road it is 6,937 km (4,310 miles) from Riyadh to Kaduna; in a straight line it is 4,434 km (2,755 miles).

How long is the drive from Riyadh to Kaduna?

About 94 h 56 min on the fastest route (6,937 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kaduna from Riyadh?

Kaduna is to the west of Riyadh, at an initial bearing of 256°.

How long is the flight from Riyadh to Kaduna?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 3 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.