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Distance from Riyadh to Manhattan

Straight line

10,526 km
6,541 mi · 5,684 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 13 h 39 min

Direction

NW 319°
initial bearing

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How far is Riyadh from Manhattan?

Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Manhattan (United States) are very far apart: 10,526 km in a straight line, that is 6,541 miles or 5,684 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 Manhattan, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Riyadh, Manhattan lies to the north-west (initial bearing 319°). The route crosses from Saudi Arabia into United States. The halfway point is at 52.0668°, -4.5518°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 39 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Riyadh from Manhattan?

The straight-line distance between Riyadh and Manhattan is 10,526 km (6,541 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Manhattan from Riyadh?

Manhattan is to the north-west of Riyadh, at an initial bearing of 319°.

How long is the flight from Riyadh to Manhattan?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 39 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.