The straight-line distance from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 868 km (539 miles).Riyadh is W of Dubai.
Distance (km)
868
straight line
Distance (miles)
539
straight line
Flight Time
1 hr 36 min
estimated direct
Direction
W
268° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 1 hr 36 min | 868 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 14 hr 6 min | ~1,128 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 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| To | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Straight-line Distance | 868 km (539 miles) |
| Bearing | 268° (W) |
| Coordinates (Dubai) | 25.2048°, 55.2708° |
| Coordinates (Riyadh) | 24.7136°, 46.6753° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Dubai to Riyadh is 868 km (539 miles). Riyadh is W of Dubai.
A direct flight from Dubai to Riyadh takes approximately 1 hr 36 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Dubai to Riyadh takes approximately 14 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 W (268 degrees) from Dubai.
The distance from Riyadh to Dubai is the same: 868 km (539 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.