Riyadh to Makkah Distance
793 km · 493 miles · 1 h 29 min flight
The distance from Riyadh to Makkah is 793 km (493 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 1 h 29 min. Riyadh and Makkah are on the same time.
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Makkah
Saudi Arabia
- Kilometres
- 793
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 493
- 428 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 1 h 29 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- None
- same local time
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Riyadh | West-southwest (244°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Makkah | East-northeast (61°) |
| Halfway point | 23.09° N, 43.23° E |
| Riyadh coordinates | 24.69° N, 46.72° E |
| Makkah coordinates | 21.43° N, 39.83° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Makkah from Riyadh?
793 kilometres or 493 miles (428 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Riyadh to Makkah?
About 1 h 29 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Makkah?
Riyadh and Makkah are on the same time right now.
In which direction is Makkah from Riyadh?
Makkah lies to the west-southwest of Riyadh (initial bearing 244°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.