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Distance from Seongnam-si to Riyadh

Straight line

7,579 km
4,709 mi · 4,092 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 58 min

Direction

WNW 285°
initial bearing

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How far is Seongnam-si from Riyadh?

Seongnam-si (South Korea) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 7,579 km in a straight line, that is 4,709 miles or 4,092 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 Seongnam-si and Riyadh, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Seongnam-si, Riyadh lies to the west (initial bearing 285°). The route crosses from South Korea into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 38.2191°, 83.6736°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 58 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Seongnam-si from Riyadh?

The straight-line distance between Seongnam-si and Riyadh is 7,579 km (4,709 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Riyadh from Seongnam-si?

Riyadh is to the west of Seongnam-si, at an initial bearing of 285°.

How long is the flight from Seongnam-si to Riyadh?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 58 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.