Distance from Riyadh to London
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How far is Riyadh from London?
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and London (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 4,949 km in a straight line, that is 3,075 miles or 2,672 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Riyadh to London is 5,977 km (3,714 miles), about 74 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.
From Riyadh, London lies to the north-west (initial bearing 320°). The route crosses from Saudi Arabia into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 40.4202°, 27.9282°.
A direct flight would take about 6 h 41 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 London
- London – City of Westminster 1 km
- London – Islington 3 km
- London – Archway 7 km
- London – Bexley 20 km
- London – Luton 46 km
- London – Southend-on-Sea 58 km
- London – Reading 59 km
- London – Milton Keynes 73 km
- London – Northampton 97 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Riyadh from London?
By road it is 5,977 km (3,714 miles) from Riyadh to London; in a straight line it is 4,949 km (3,075 miles).
How long is the drive from Riyadh to London?
About 74 h 59 min on the fastest route (5,977 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is London from Riyadh?
London is to the north-west of Riyadh, at an initial bearing of 320°.
How long is the flight from Riyadh to London?
A direct flight would take about 6 h 41 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.