Amman to Riyadh: Exactly 1,323 km (822 mi)

Amman, Jordan → Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

1,323
Kilometers
822
Miles
~2h 9min
Flight time (est.)
~1,720 km
Rough road-length estimate

714 nautical miles · Direction: southeast

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Amman to Riyadh is 1,323 km (822 miles). Riyadh lies roughly southeast of Amman; the initial great-circle bearing is 125° (SE). It is an international route from Jordan to Saudi Arabia.

Coordinates & Bearing

Amman (Amman, Jordan) sits at 31.9454°N, 35.9284°E; Riyadh (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) is at 24.7136°N, 46.6753°E. The initial great-circle bearing is 125° (SE); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Amman to Riyadh

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~2h 9min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~1,720 km · ~21h 30min Rough estimate: straight line × 1.3 at 80 km/h. Not live routing.
🚆 Rail No timetable data Same landmass, so rail may exist — check an operator.

Rough road-length estimate for Amman to Riyadh: about 1,720 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between Amman and Riyadh lies at approximately 28.4349°N, 41.4855°E — the position that is an equal 662 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Amman (Asia/Amman) and Riyadh (Asia/Riyadh) use different time-zone IDs but keep the same clock time all year under current rules.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Amman from Riyadh?

The straight-line distance from Amman to Riyadh is approximately 1,323 km (822 miles, 714 nautical miles).

What direction is Riyadh from Amman?

Riyadh lies roughly southeast of Amman; the initial great-circle bearing is 125° (SE).

How long does it take to fly from Amman to Riyadh?

Estimated flight time is about 2h 9min (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from Amman to Riyadh?

Rough road-length estimate for Amman to Riyadh: about 1,720 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Is there a time difference between Amman and Riyadh?

Amman (Asia/Amman) and Riyadh (Asia/Riyadh) use different time-zone IDs but keep the same clock time all year under current rules.

Straight-line distance uses the great-circle (Haversine) method. Flight and road figures, where shown, are estimates rather than schedules or live routing. How SnapDistance calculates distances

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