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Distance from San Antonio to Riyadh

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

NE 35°
initial bearing

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How far is San Antonio from Riyadh?

San Antonio (United States) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) 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 San Antonio and Riyadh, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From San Antonio, Riyadh lies to the north-east (initial bearing 35°). The route crosses from United States into Saudi Arabia. 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 San Antonio from Riyadh?

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

In which direction is Riyadh from San Antonio?

Riyadh is to the north-east of San Antonio, at an initial bearing of 35°.

How long is the flight from San Antonio to Riyadh?

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.