Distance from Riyadh to Plovdiv
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How far is Riyadh from Plovdiv?
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Plovdiv (Bulgaria) are very far apart: 2,799 km in a straight line, that is 1,739 miles or 1,512 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Riyadh to Plovdiv is 3,393 km (2,109 miles), about 48 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.
From Riyadh, Plovdiv lies to the north-west (initial bearing 319°). The route crosses from Saudi Arabia into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 33.9026°, 36.8629°.
A direct flight would take about 4 h (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 Plovdiv
- Plovdiv – Sofia 132 km
- Plovdiv – Zimnicea 175 km
- Plovdiv – Turnu Măgurele 178 km
- Plovdiv – Corabia 182 km
- Plovdiv – Dăbuleni 191 km
- Plovdiv – Alexandria 209 km
- Plovdiv – Giurgiu 217 km
- Plovdiv – Roșiorii de Vede 220 km
- Plovdiv – Caracal 221 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Riyadh from Plovdiv?
By road it is 3,393 km (2,109 miles) from Riyadh to Plovdiv; in a straight line it is 2,799 km (1,739 miles).
How long is the drive from Riyadh to Plovdiv?
About 48 h 16 min on the fastest route (3,393 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Plovdiv from Riyadh?
Plovdiv is to the north-west of Riyadh, at an initial bearing of 319°.
How long is the flight from Riyadh to Plovdiv?
A direct flight would take about 4 h 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.