The straight-line distance from Nairobi, Kenya to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 3,081 km (1,914 miles).Riyadh is NNE of Nairobi.
Distance (km)
3,081
straight line
Distance (miles)
1,914
straight line
Flight Time
4 hr 24 min
estimated direct
Direction
NNE
20° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 4 hr 24 min | 3,081 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 50 hr 6 min | ~4,005 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 | Nairobi, Kenya |
| To | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Straight-line Distance | 3,081 km (1,914 miles) |
| Bearing | 20° (NNE) |
| Coordinates (Nairobi) | -1.2921°, 36.8219° |
| Coordinates (Riyadh) | 24.7136°, 46.6753° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Nairobi to Riyadh is 3,081 km (1,914 miles). Riyadh is NNE of Nairobi.
A direct flight from Nairobi to Riyadh takes approximately 4 hr 24 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Nairobi to Riyadh takes approximately 50 hr 6 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 NNE (20 degrees) from Nairobi.
The distance from Riyadh to Nairobi is the same: 3,081 km (1,914 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.