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Distance from Sendai to Riyadh

Straight line

8,694 km
5,402 mi · 4,695 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 22 min

Direction

WNW 292°
initial bearing

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How far is Sendai from Riyadh?

Sendai (Japan) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 8,694 km in a straight line, that is 5,402 miles or 4,695 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 Sendai and Riyadh, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sendai, Riyadh lies to the west (initial bearing 292°). The route crosses from Japan into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 41.8669°, 89.3134°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 22 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sendai from Riyadh?

The straight-line distance between Sendai and Riyadh is 8,694 km (5,402 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Riyadh from Sendai?

Riyadh is to the west of Sendai, at an initial bearing of 292°.

How long is the flight from Sendai to Riyadh?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 22 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.