Distance from Riyadh to San Jose
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How far is Riyadh from San Jose?
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and San Jose (United States) are very far apart: 13,036 km in a straight line, that is 8,100 miles or 7,039 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Riyadh, San Jose lies to the north (initial bearing 350°). The route crosses from Saudi Arabia into United States. The halfway point is at 78.7756°, -3.8161°.
A direct flight would take about 16 h 48 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
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- 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
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- San Jose – Los Angeles 492 km
- San Jose – San Diego 670 km
- San Jose – Tijuana 698 km
- San Jose – Phoenix 989 km
- San Jose – Juárez 1,543 km
- San Jose – Calgary 1,645 km
- San Jose – Dallas 2,332 km
- San Jose – San Antonio 2,336 km
- San Jose – Monterrey 2,413 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Riyadh from San Jose?
The straight-line distance between Riyadh and San Jose is 13,036 km (8,100 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is San Jose from Riyadh?
San Jose is to the north of Riyadh, at an initial bearing of 350°.
How long is the flight from Riyadh to San Jose?
A direct flight would take about 16 h 48 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.