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Distance from Riyadh to Porto Alegre

Straight line

12,066 km
7,497 mi · 6,515 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 15 h 35 min

Direction

WSW 245°
initial bearing

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How far is Riyadh from Porto Alegre?

Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Porto Alegre (Brazil) are very far apart: 12,066 km in a straight line, that is 7,497 miles or 6,515 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 Porto Alegre, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Riyadh, Porto Alegre lies to the south-west (initial bearing 245°). The route crosses from Saudi Arabia into Brazil. The halfway point is at -4.0662°, -0.6638°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 35 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Riyadh from Porto Alegre?

The straight-line distance between Riyadh and Porto Alegre is 12,066 km (7,497 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Porto Alegre from Riyadh?

Porto Alegre is to the south-west of Riyadh, at an initial bearing of 245°.

How long is the flight from Riyadh to Porto Alegre?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 35 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.