The straight-line distance from Doha, Qatar to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 493 km (307 miles).Riyadh is W of Doha.
Distance (km)
493
straight line
Distance (miles)
307
straight line
Flight Time
1 hr 6 min
estimated direct
Direction
W
264° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 1 hr 6 min | 493 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 8 hr | ~641 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
| Train | 4 hr 54 min | ~592 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 | Doha, Qatar |
| To | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Straight-line Distance | 493 km (307 miles) |
| Bearing | 264° (W) |
| Coordinates (Doha) | 25.2854°, 51.5310° |
| Coordinates (Riyadh) | 24.7136°, 46.6753° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Doha to Riyadh is 493 km (307 miles). Riyadh is W of Doha.
A direct flight from Doha to Riyadh takes approximately 1 hr 6 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Doha to Riyadh takes approximately 8 hr. 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 (264 degrees) from Doha.
The distance from Riyadh to Doha is the same: 493 km (307 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.