The straight-line distance from Cairo, Egypt to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 1,634 km (1,015 miles).Riyadh is ESE of Cairo.
Distance (km)
1,634
straight line
Distance (miles)
1,015
straight line
Flight Time
2 hr 30 min
estimated direct
Direction
ESE
108° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 2 hr 30 min | 1,634 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 26 hr 30 min | ~2,124 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 | Cairo, Egypt |
| To | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Straight-line Distance | 1,634 km (1,015 miles) |
| Bearing | 108° (ESE) |
| Coordinates (Cairo) | 30.0444°, 31.2357° |
| Coordinates (Riyadh) | 24.7136°, 46.6753° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Cairo to Riyadh is 1,634 km (1,015 miles). Riyadh is ESE of Cairo.
A direct flight from Cairo to Riyadh takes approximately 2 hr 30 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Cairo to Riyadh takes approximately 26 hr 30 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 (108 degrees) from Cairo.
The distance from Riyadh to Cairo is the same: 1,634 km (1,015 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.