How Big Is Riyadh?

Riyadh covers approximately 1,798 square kilometers (694 square miles). It is a city in Saudi Arabia. That's roughly the same size as London.

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1,798 km²
694 sq mi
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Riyadh's Geography

Riyadh is a city in Saudi Arabia. Drag it across the map above to see its footprint over any country, state, or city.

How Far Across Is Riyadh?

Riyadh stretches approximately 50 km (31 mi) from north to south — roughly the length of Lake Tahoe, and 63 km (39 mi) from east to west — roughly the width of the San Francisco Bay Area. At highway speeds, it would take roughly 1 hours to drive across.

Similar in Size

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1,644 km²
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Riyadh
1,798 km²
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How Big Is Riyadh Compared to Well-Known Places?

Place Area vs Riyadh
Toronto 630 km² (243 sq mi) 2.9× smaller
New York City 781 km² (302 sq mi) 2.3× smaller
Los Angeles 1,215 km² (469 sq mi) 32% smaller
London 1,572 km² (607 sq mi) 13% smaller
Riyadh 1,798 km² (694 sq mi) —
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Riyadh at a Glance

Statistic Value
Total Area 1,798 km² (694 sq mi)
Country Saudi Arabia