How far is Riyadh from Abha?
The distance between Abha (Abha International Airport) and Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) is 530 miles / 853 kilometers / 461 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Abha (AHB) to Riyadh (RUH) is 602 miles / 969 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 25 minutes.
Abha International Airport – King Khalid International Airport
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Distance from Abha to Riyadh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Abha to Riyadh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 530.203 miles
- 853.280 kilometers
- 460.734 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 531.712 miles
- 855.707 kilometers
- 462.045 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Abha to Riyadh?
The estimated flight time from Abha International Airport to King Khalid International Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Abha and Riyadh?
Flight carbon footprint between Abha International Airport (AHB) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
On average, flying from Abha to Riyadh generates about 103 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 103 kilograms equals 227 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Abha to Riyadh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Abha International Airport (AHB) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
Airport information
| Origin | Abha International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Abha |
| Country: | Saudi Arabia  |
| IATA Code: | AHB |
| ICAO Code: | OEAB |
| Coordinates: | 18°14′25″N, 42°39′23″E |
| Destination | King Khalid International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riyadh |
| Country: | Saudi Arabia |
| IATA Code: | RUH |
| ICAO Code: | OERK |
| Coordinates: | 24°57′27″N, 46°41′55″E |