How far is Riyadh from Tehran?
The distance between Tehran (Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport) and Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) is 768 miles / 1236 kilometers / 667 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Tehran (IKA) to Riyadh (RUH) is 1104 miles / 1776 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 47 minutes.
Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport – King Khalid International Airport
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Distance from Tehran to Riyadh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tehran to Riyadh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 767.864 miles
- 1235.757 kilometers
- 667.255 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- 769.745 miles
- 1238.784 kilometers
- 668.890 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 Tehran to Riyadh?
The estimated flight time from Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport to King Khalid International Airport is 1 hour and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Tehran and Riyadh?
The time difference between Tehran and Riyadh is 30 minutes. Riyadh is 30 minutes behind Tehran.
Flight carbon footprint between Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
On average, flying from Tehran to Riyadh generates about 132 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 132 kilograms equals 290 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Tehran to Riyadh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
Airport information
| Origin | Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tehran |
| Country: | Iran  |
| IATA Code: | IKA |
| ICAO Code: | OIIE |
| Coordinates: | 35°24′57″N, 51°9′7″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 |