The straight-line distance from London, United Kingdom to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 4,939 km (3,069 miles).Riyadh is ESE of London.
Distance (km)
4,939
straight line
Distance (miles)
3,069
straight line
Flight Time
6 hr 42 min
estimated direct
Direction
ESE
109° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 6 hr 42 min | 4,939 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 80 hr 18 min | ~6,421 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | London, United Kingdom |
| To | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Straight-line Distance | 4,939 km (3,069 miles) |
| Bearing | 109° (ESE) |
| Coordinates (London) | 51.5074°, -0.1278° |
| Coordinates (Riyadh) | 24.7136°, 46.6753° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from London to Riyadh is 4,939 km (3,069 miles). Riyadh is ESE of London.
A direct flight from London to Riyadh takes approximately 6 hr 42 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from London to Riyadh takes approximately 80 hr 18 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Riyadh is ESE (109 degrees) from London.
The distance from Riyadh to London is the same: 4,939 km (3,069 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.