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Distance from Riyadh to Mexico City

Straight line

13,890 km
8,631 mi · 7,500 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 17 h 52 min

Direction

NW 320°
initial bearing

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How far is Riyadh from Mexico City?

Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Mexico City (Mexico) are very far apart: 13,890 km in a straight line, that is 8,631 miles or 7,500 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 Mexico City, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Riyadh, Mexico City lies to the north-west (initial bearing 320°). The route crosses from Saudi Arabia into Mexico. The halfway point is at 54.0216°, -29.6700°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 52 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Riyadh from Mexico City?

The straight-line distance between Riyadh and Mexico City is 13,890 km (8,631 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Mexico City from Riyadh?

Mexico City is to the north-west of Riyadh, at an initial bearing of 320°.

How long is the flight from Riyadh to Mexico City?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 52 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.