Distance from Glasgow to Riyadh
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Extended route information
The flight distance between the nearest airports Glasgow (GLA) and Riyadh (RUH) is 5,337.08 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 6h 46min. Similar flight routes: GLA → DMM , GLA → BAH , GLA → DOH , GLA → KWI , EDI → RUH
Bearing: 129.60° (SE)The initial bearing on the course from Glasgow to Riyadh is 129.60° and the compass direction is SE.
Midpoint: 43.00981,27.6633The geographic midpoint between Glasgow and Riyadh is in 2,679.01 km distance between both points in a bearing of 129.60°. It is located in Bulgaria, Varna (Бългaрия, Варна).
Distance: 5,358.02 kmThe shortest distance (air line) between Glasgow and Riyadh is 5,358.02 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between Glasgow and Riyadh is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Time difference: 2hThe time difference between Glasgow (Europe/London) and Riyadh (Asia/Riyadh) is 2 hours. This means that it is now 04:19 (16.05.2024) in Glasgow and 06:19 (16.05.2024) in Riyadh.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between Glasgow 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.