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Distance from Zürich to Riyadh

Straight line

4,196 km
2,608 mi · 2,266 NM

By road

5,177 km
3,217 mi

Travel time

66 h 42 min
flight ≈ 5 h 45 min

Direction

ESE 113°
initial bearing

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How far is Zürich from Riyadh?

Zürich (Switzerland) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 4,196 km in a straight line, that is 2,608 miles or 2,266 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Zürich to Riyadh is 5,177 km (3,217 miles), about 66 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Zürich, Riyadh lies to the south-east (initial bearing 113°). The route crosses from Switzerland into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 37.5457°, 30.5248°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 45 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Zürich from Riyadh?

By road it is 5,177 km (3,217 miles) from Zürich to Riyadh; in a straight line it is 4,196 km (2,608 miles).

How long is the drive from Zürich to Riyadh?

About 66 h 42 min on the fastest route (5,177 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Riyadh from Zürich?

Riyadh is to the south-east of Zürich, at an initial bearing of 113°.

How long is the flight from Zürich to Riyadh?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 45 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.