Distance from Riyadh to Rome
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How far is Riyadh from Rome?
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Rome (Italy) are very far apart: 3,678 km in a straight line, that is 2,285 miles or 1,986 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Riyadh to Rome is 5,204 km (3,234 miles), about 66 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 42% longer than the straight line.
From Riyadh, Rome lies to the north-west (initial bearing 310°). The route crosses from Saudi Arabia into Italy. The halfway point is at 34.4771°, 31.3674°.
A direct flight would take about 5 h 6 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 Rome
- Rome – Naples 187 km
- Rome – Florence 234 km
- Rome – Bologna 305 km
- Rome – Bari 373 km
- Rome – Padova 394 km
- Rome – Genoa 402 km
- Rome – Verona 412 km
- Rome – Palermo 424 km
- Rome – Nice 473 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Riyadh from Rome?
By road it is 5,204 km (3,234 miles) from Riyadh to Rome; in a straight line it is 3,678 km (2,285 miles).
How long is the drive from Riyadh to Rome?
About 66 h 43 min on the fastest route (5,204 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Rome from Riyadh?
Rome is to the north-west of Riyadh, at an initial bearing of 310°.
How long is the flight from Riyadh to Rome?
A direct flight would take about 5 h 6 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.