The straight-line distance from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 779 km (484 miles).Riyadh is W of Abu Dhabi.
Distance (km)
779
straight line
Distance (miles)
484
straight line
Flight Time
1 hr 30 min
estimated direct
Direction
W
274° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 1 hr 30 min | 779 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 12 hr 42 min | ~1,013 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
| Train | 7 hr 48 min | ~935 km | Estimated, 120 km/h avg (where available) |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| To | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Straight-line Distance | 779 km (484 miles) |
| Bearing | 274° (W) |
| Coordinates (Abu Dhabi) | 24.4539°, 54.3773° |
| Coordinates (Riyadh) | 24.7136°, 46.6753° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh is 779 km (484 miles). Riyadh is W of Abu Dhabi.
A direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh takes approximately 1 hr 30 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh takes approximately 12 hr 42 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 W (274 degrees) from Abu Dhabi.
The distance from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi is the same: 779 km (484 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.