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Distance from Santiago to Riyadh

Straight line

13,941 km
8,662 mi · 7,527 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 17 h 56 min

Direction

E 82°
initial bearing

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How far is Santiago from Riyadh?

Santiago (Chile) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 13,941 km in a straight line, that is 8,662 miles or 7,527 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 Santiago and Riyadh, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Santiago, Riyadh lies to the east (initial bearing 82°). The route crosses from Chile into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at -8.3719°, -7.9550°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 56 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Santiago from Riyadh?

The straight-line distance between Santiago and Riyadh is 13,941 km (8,662 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Riyadh from Santiago?

Riyadh is to the east of Santiago, at an initial bearing of 82°.

How long is the flight from Santiago to Riyadh?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 56 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.