Distance from Rome to Riyadh
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How far is Rome from Riyadh?
Rome (Italy) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) 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, Rome to Riyadh is 5,207 km (3,235 miles), about 66 h 41 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 42% longer than the straight line.
From Rome, Riyadh lies to the east (initial bearing 110°). The route crosses from Italy into Saudi Arabia. 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 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
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
Frequently asked questions
How far is Rome from Riyadh?
By road it is 5,207 km (3,235 miles) from Rome to Riyadh; in a straight line it is 3,678 km (2,285 miles).
How long is the drive from Rome to Riyadh?
About 66 h 41 min on the fastest route (5,207 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Riyadh from Rome?
Riyadh is to the east of Rome, at an initial bearing of 110°.
How long is the flight from Rome to Riyadh?
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.