The straight-line distance from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Sydney, Australia is 12,785 km (7,944 miles).Sydney is ESE of Riyadh.
Distance (km)
12,785
straight line
Distance (miles)
7,944
straight line
Flight Time
16 hr 30 min
estimated direct
Direction
ESE
118° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 16 hr 30 min | 12,785 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| To | Sydney, Australia |
| Straight-line Distance | 12,785 km (7,944 miles) |
| Bearing | 118° (ESE) |
| Coordinates (Riyadh) | 24.7136°, 46.6753° |
| Coordinates (Sydney) | -33.8688°, 151.2093° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Riyadh to Sydney is 12,785 km (7,944 miles). Sydney is ESE of Riyadh.
A direct flight from Riyadh to Sydney takes approximately 16 hr 30 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Sydney is ESE (118 degrees) from Riyadh.
The distance from Sydney to Riyadh is the same: 12,785 km (7,944 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.