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Distance from Riyadh to Montpellier

Straight line

4,409 km
2,740 mi · 2,381 NM

By road

5,577 km
3,465 mi

Travel time

70 h 56 min
flight ≈ 6 h 1 min

Direction

NW 309°
initial bearing

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How far is Riyadh from Montpellier?

Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Montpellier (France) are very far apart: 4,409 km in a straight line, that is 2,740 miles or 2,381 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Riyadh to Montpellier is 5,577 km (3,465 miles), about 70 h 56 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Riyadh, Montpellier lies to the north-west (initial bearing 309°). The route crosses from Saudi Arabia into France. The halfway point is at 36.0520°, 27.8390°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 1 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 Montpellier?

By road it is 5,577 km (3,465 miles) from Riyadh to Montpellier; in a straight line it is 4,409 km (2,740 miles).

How long is the drive from Riyadh to Montpellier?

About 70 h 56 min on the fastest route (5,577 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Montpellier from Riyadh?

Montpellier is to the north-west of Riyadh, at an initial bearing of 309°.

How long is the flight from Riyadh to Montpellier?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 1 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.