Distance from Riyadh to Dubai
865 km (537 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies
865 km
Kilometers
537 miles
Miles
~1h 31m
Est. Flight
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Time Difference
Riyadh
Saudi ArabiaArea: 1,798 km²
Population: 7.01M
Elevation: 612m
Dubai
UAEArea: 4,114 km²
Population: 3.33M
Timezone: UTC+4
Elevation: 5m
Riyadh and Dubai are relatively close, separated by less than 900 kilometers.
Riyadh is known for Kingdom Centre Tower and Masmak Fortress, while Dubai is famous for Burj Khalifa and Palm Jumeirah.
In terms of city area, Dubai is 2.3x larger than Riyadh. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.
Compare Riyadh and Dubai side by side
Open Map ComparisonFrequently Asked Questions
How far is Riyadh from Dubai?
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Riyadh to Dubai is 865 km (537 miles).
How long is the flight from Riyadh to Dubai?
A direct flight would take approximately 1h 31m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.
Is Riyadh bigger than Dubai?
Dubai is larger at 4,114 km², compared to 1,798 km².