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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia → Surat, India
Distance Result
1,676 miles
2,697 km | 1,457 nautical miles
Straight-line (great circle) distance
The distance from Riyadh to Surat is about 2,697 km (1,676 miles) as the crow flies, or 1,457 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 3.4 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
≈ 1d 5h
Estimated at 90 km/h average. Actual road distance is typically 15-30% longer than the straight line.
Flying
≈ 3h 55min
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 Surat is 1,676 miles (2,697 kilometers).
A direct flight from Riyadh to Surat takes approximately 3h 55min, based on an average cruising speed of 850 km/h plus takeoff and landing time.
Driving from Riyadh to Surat takes approximately 1d 5h, assuming an average speed of 90 km/h. Actual time depends on the route and traffic.