The straight-line distance from Kigali, Rwanda to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 3,474 km (2,159 miles).Riyadh is NNE of Kigali.
Distance (km)
3,474
straight line
Distance (miles)
2,159
straight line
Flight Time
4 hr 48 min
estimated direct
Direction
NNE
30° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 4 hr 48 min | 3,474 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 56 hr 30 min | ~4,516 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 | Kigali, Rwanda |
| To | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Straight-line Distance | 3,474 km (2,159 miles) |
| Bearing | 30° (NNE) |
| Coordinates (Kigali) | -1.9403°, 29.8739° |
| Coordinates (Riyadh) | 24.7136°, 46.6753° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Kigali to Riyadh is 3,474 km (2,159 miles). Riyadh is NNE of Kigali.
A direct flight from Kigali to Riyadh takes approximately 4 hr 48 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Kigali to Riyadh takes approximately 56 hr 30 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 (30 degrees) from Kigali.
The distance from Riyadh to Kigali is the same: 3,474 km (2,159 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.