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Distance from Riyadh to Port Harcourt

Straight line

4,782 km
2,971 mi · 2,582 NM

By road

8,248 km
5,125 mi

Travel time

104 h 34 min
flight ≈ 6 h 29 min

Direction

WSW 249°
initial bearing

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How far is Riyadh from Port Harcourt?

Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Port Harcourt (Nigeria) are very far apart: 4,782 km in a straight line, that is 2,971 miles or 2,582 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Riyadh to Port Harcourt is 8,248 km (5,125 miles), about 104 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 72% longer than the straight line.

From Riyadh, Port Harcourt lies to the west (initial bearing 249°). The route crosses from Saudi Arabia into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 15.6174°, 25.9128°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 29 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 Port Harcourt?

By road it is 8,248 km (5,125 miles) from Riyadh to Port Harcourt; in a straight line it is 4,782 km (2,971 miles).

How long is the drive from Riyadh to Port Harcourt?

About 104 h 34 min on the fastest route (8,248 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Port Harcourt from Riyadh?

Port Harcourt is to the west of Riyadh, at an initial bearing of 249°.

How long is the flight from Riyadh to Port Harcourt?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 29 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.