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Distance from Sapporo to Riyadh

Straight line

8,534 km
5,303 mi · 4,608 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 10 min

Direction

WNW 291°
initial bearing

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How far is Sapporo from Riyadh?

Sapporo (Japan) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 8,534 km in a straight line, that is 5,303 miles or 4,608 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 Sapporo and Riyadh, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sapporo, Riyadh lies to the west (initial bearing 291°). The route crosses from Japan into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 44.5232°, 87.3195°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 10 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sapporo from Riyadh?

The straight-line distance between Sapporo and Riyadh is 8,534 km (5,303 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Riyadh from Sapporo?

Riyadh is to the west of Sapporo, at an initial bearing of 291°.

How long is the flight from Sapporo to Riyadh?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 10 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.