Distance from Riyadh to Pretoria
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How far is Riyadh from Pretoria?
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Pretoria (South Africa) are very far apart: 5,926 km in a straight line, that is 3,682 miles or 3,200 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Riyadh, Pretoria lies to the south (initial bearing 201°). The route crosses from Saudi Arabia into South Africa. The halfway point is at -0.5356°, 37.4955°.
A direct flight would take about 7 h 54 min (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 Pretoria
- Pretoria – Johannesburg 53 km
- Pretoria – Soweto 67 km
- Pretoria – Maputo 440 km
- Pretoria – Durban 536 km
- Pretoria – Harare 929 km
- Pretoria – Lusaka 1,150 km
- Pretoria – Cape Town 1,308 km
- Pretoria – Lubumbashi 1,568 km
- Pretoria – Antananarivo 2,127 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Riyadh from Pretoria?
The straight-line distance between Riyadh and Pretoria is 5,926 km (3,682 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Pretoria from Riyadh?
Pretoria is to the south of Riyadh, at an initial bearing of 201°.
How long is the flight from Riyadh to Pretoria?
A direct flight would take about 7 h 54 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.