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Distance from Riyadh to Thessaloníki

Straight line

2,832 km
1,760 mi · 1,529 NM

By road

3,569 km
2,218 mi

Travel time

50 h 53 min
flight ≈ 4 h 2 min

Direction

NW 315°
initial bearing

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How far is Riyadh from Thessaloníki?

Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Thessaloníki (Greece) are very far apart: 2,832 km in a straight line, that is 1,760 miles or 1,529 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Riyadh to Thessaloníki is 3,569 km (2,218 miles), about 50 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Riyadh, Thessaloníki lies to the north-west (initial bearing 315°). The route crosses from Saudi Arabia into Greece. The halfway point is at 33.2286°, 35.9107°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 2 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 Thessaloníki?

By road it is 3,569 km (2,218 miles) from Riyadh to Thessaloníki; in a straight line it is 2,832 km (1,760 miles).

How long is the drive from Riyadh to Thessaloníki?

About 50 h 53 min on the fastest route (3,569 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Thessaloníki from Riyadh?

Thessaloníki is to the north-west of Riyadh, at an initial bearing of 315°.

How long is the flight from Riyadh to Thessaloníki?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 2 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.