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Distance from Riyadh to Rawalpindi

Straight line

2,736 km
1,700 mi · 1,477 NM

By road

3,703 km
2,301 mi

Travel time

57 h 52 min
flight ≈ 3 h 55 min

Direction

ENE 63°
initial bearing

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How far is Riyadh from Rawalpindi?

Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Rawalpindi (Pakistan) are very far apart: 2,736 km in a straight line, that is 1,700 miles or 1,477 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Riyadh to Rawalpindi is 3,703 km (2,301 miles), about 57 h 52 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.

From Riyadh, Rawalpindi lies to the north-east (initial bearing 63°). The route crosses from Saudi Arabia into Pakistan. The halfway point is at 29.7946°, 59.3028°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 55 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 Rawalpindi?

By road it is 3,703 km (2,301 miles) from Riyadh to Rawalpindi; in a straight line it is 2,736 km (1,700 miles).

How long is the drive from Riyadh to Rawalpindi?

About 57 h 52 min on the fastest route (3,703 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Rawalpindi from Riyadh?

Rawalpindi is to the north-east of Riyadh, at an initial bearing of 63°.

How long is the flight from Riyadh to Rawalpindi?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 55 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.