Distance from Cairo to Riyadh
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Extended route information
The flight distance between the nearest airports Cairo (CAI) and Riyadh (RUH) is 1,626.17 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 2h 24min. Similar flight routes: CAI → DMM , CAI → BAH , CAI → DOH , CAI → KWI , ETM → RUH
Bearing: 111.38° (ESE)The initial bearing on the course from Cairo to Riyadh is 111.38° and the compass direction is ESE.
Midpoint: 27.59074,39.17523The geographic midpoint between Cairo and Riyadh is in 819.39 km distance between both points in a bearing of 111.38°. It is located in Saudi Arabia, Tabuk Region (السعودية, منطقة تبوك).
Distance: 1,638.77 kmThe shortest distance (air line) between Cairo and Riyadh is 1,638.77 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between Cairo and Riyadh is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Time difference: 0hCairo and Riyadh are both in the same time zone Africa/Cairo.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between Cairo and Riyadh, the place names are converted into coordinates (latitude and longitude). The respective geographic centre is used for cities, regions and countries. To calculate the distance the Haversine formula is applied.