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Distance from Riyadh to San Antonio

Straight line

12,964 km
8,055 mi · 7,000 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 16 h 42 min

Direction

NNW 326°
initial bearing

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How far is Riyadh from San Antonio?

Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and San Antonio (United States) are very far apart: 12,964 km in a straight line, that is 8,055 miles or 7,000 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 San Antonio, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Riyadh, San Antonio lies to the north-west (initial bearing 326°). The route crosses from Saudi Arabia into United States. The halfway point is at 59.6057°, -22.0280°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 42 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Riyadh from San Antonio?

The straight-line distance between Riyadh and San Antonio is 12,964 km (8,055 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is San Antonio from Riyadh?

San Antonio is to the north-west of Riyadh, at an initial bearing of 326°.

How long is the flight from Riyadh to San Antonio?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 42 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.