Distance from San Diego to Riyadh
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How far is San Diego from Riyadh?
San Diego (United States) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 13,427 km in a straight line, that is 8,343 miles or 7,250 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From San Diego, Riyadh lies to the north (initial bearing 17°). The route crosses from United States into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 75.1450°, -20.0356°.
A direct flight would take about 17 h 17 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
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- San Diego – Los Angeles 179 km
- San Diego – Phoenix 481 km
- San Diego – San Jose 670 km
- San Diego – Juárez 1,013 km
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- San Diego – San Antonio 1,813 km
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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 San Diego from Riyadh?
The straight-line distance between San Diego and Riyadh is 13,427 km (8,343 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Riyadh from San Diego?
Riyadh is to the north of San Diego, at an initial bearing of 17°.
How long is the flight from San Diego to Riyadh?
A direct flight would take about 17 h 17 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.