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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia → Mexico City, Mexico
Distance Result
8,620 miles
13,873 km | 7,491 nautical miles
Straight-line (great circle) distance
The distance from Riyadh to Mexico City is about 13,873 km (8,620 miles) as the crow flies, or 7,491 nautical miles.
This is the great-circle distance — the shortest path over the surface of the Earth, computed with the haversine formula from the coordinates of both cities. Road or rail distance is always longer, and the gap widens with every mountain range or coastline in between.
Putting the number to use
- At a cruising speed near 800 km/h the airborne time is about 17.3 hours; add 30-45 minutes for taxi, climb and descent.
- Time zone difference changes the arrival time on your ticket far more than the flying time does.
- For shipping, use road or sea distance instead — great-circle figures understate real routes.
Driving
≈ 6d 10h
Estimated at 90 km/h average. Actual road distance is typically 15-30% longer than the straight line.
Flying
≈ 17h 4min
Estimated at 850 km/h cruising speed plus takeoff and landing time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The straight-line (great circle) distance between Riyadh and Mexico City is 8,620 miles (13,873 kilometers).
A direct flight from Riyadh to Mexico City takes approximately 17h 4min, based on an average cruising speed of 850 km/h plus takeoff and landing time.
Driving from Riyadh to Mexico City takes approximately 6d 10h, assuming an average speed of 90 km/h. Actual time depends on the route and traffic.