How far are Saudi Arabia's cities from the sea?
Of the 2 cities in Saudi Arabia MapGO measured, Riyadh is the farthest from the sea (360 km (224 miles)) and Jeddah the closest (0.2 km (0.1 miles)).
Farthest from the sea first
| City | Region | To the coast | Setting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riyadh | Ar Riyad | 360 km (224 miles) | Far inland |
| Jeddah | Makkah | 0.2 km (0.1 miles) | On the coast |
Straight-line distance from each city centre to the nearest point on the coast, measured October 8, 2026.
How far are you from the sea?
Measure from where you are standing. On a phone this uses GPS, so the answer is for your exact spot.
Questions
Which city in Saudi Arabia is farthest from the sea?
Of the 2 cities measured, Riyadh is the farthest from the coast: 360 km (224 miles) in a straight line.
Which city in Saudi Arabia is closest to the sea?
Jeddah, 0.2 km (0.1 miles) from the nearest shoreline in a straight line.
Are these driving distances?
No. Each figure is the straight-line distance from the city centre to the nearest point on the coast. The drive to a beach is longer and depends on the roads.
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