How far is Riyadh from Baghdad?
The distance between Baghdad (Baghdad International Airport) and Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) is 591 miles / 951 kilometers / 514 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Baghdad (BGW) to Riyadh (RUH) is 867 miles / 1395 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 18 minutes.
Baghdad International Airport – King Khalid International Airport
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Distance from Baghdad to Riyadh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Baghdad to Riyadh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 591.009 miles
- 951.136 kilometers
- 513.573 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- 592.718 miles
- 953.887 kilometers
- 515.058 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 Baghdad to Riyadh?
The estimated flight time from Baghdad International Airport to King Khalid International Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Baghdad and Riyadh?
Flight carbon footprint between Baghdad International Airport (BGW) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
On average, flying from Baghdad to Riyadh generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 246 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Baghdad to Riyadh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Baghdad International Airport (BGW) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
Airport information
| Origin | Baghdad International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Baghdad |
| Country: | Iraq  |
| IATA Code: | BGW |
| ICAO Code: | ORBI |
| Coordinates: | 33°15′45″N, 44°14′4″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 |