Distance from Sharjah to Riyadh
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How far is Sharjah from Riyadh?
Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are quite far apart: 880 km in a straight line, that is 547 miles or 475 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Sharjah, Riyadh lies to the west (initial bearing 267°). The route crosses from United Arab Emirates into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 25.0758°, 51.0554°.
A direct flight would take about 1 h 36 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Sharjah
- Sharjah – Dubai 31 km
- Sharjah – Shiraz 554 km
- Sharjah – Isfahan 891 km
- Sharjah – Basrah 944 km
- Sharjah – Karachi 1,169 km
- Sharjah – Tehran 1,213 km
- Sharjah – Karaj 1,241 km
- Sharjah – Mashhad 1,283 km
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 – Baghdad 988 km
- Riyadh – Isfahan 1,009 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Sharjah from Riyadh?
The straight-line distance between Sharjah and Riyadh is 880 km (547 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Riyadh from Sharjah?
Riyadh is to the west of Sharjah, at an initial bearing of 267°.
How long is the flight from Sharjah to Riyadh?
A direct flight would take about 1 h 36 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.