Jeddah to Kuwait City: Exactly 1,243 km (773 mi)

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia → Kuwait City, Kuwait

1,243
Kilometers
773
Miles
~2h 3min
Flight time (est.)
~1,616 km
Rough road-length estimate

671 nautical miles · Direction: northeast

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Jeddah to Kuwait City is 1,243 km (773 miles). Kuwait City lies roughly northeast of Jeddah; the initial great-circle bearing is 43° (NE). It is an international route from Saudi Arabia to Kuwait.

Coordinates & Bearing

Jeddah (Makkah, Saudi Arabia) sits at 21.4858°N, 39.1925°E; Kuwait City (Al Asimah, Kuwait) is at 29.3759°N, 47.9774°E. The initial great-circle bearing is 43° (NE); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Jeddah to Kuwait City

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~2h 3min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~1,616 km · ~20h 12min 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 Jeddah to Kuwait City: about 1,616 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 Jeddah and Kuwait City lies at approximately 25.4962°N, 43.4406°E — the position that is an equal 622 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Jeddah (Asia/Riyadh) and Kuwait City (Asia/Kuwait) 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 Jeddah from Kuwait City?

The straight-line distance from Jeddah to Kuwait City is approximately 1,243 km (773 miles, 671 nautical miles).

What direction is Kuwait City from Jeddah?

Kuwait City lies roughly northeast of Jeddah; the initial great-circle bearing is 43° (NE).

How long does it take to fly from Jeddah to Kuwait City?

Estimated flight time is about 2h 3min (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 Jeddah to Kuwait City?

Rough road-length estimate for Jeddah to Kuwait City: about 1,616 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 Jeddah and Kuwait City?

Jeddah (Asia/Riyadh) and Kuwait City (Asia/Kuwait) 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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