How far is Riyadh from Istanbul?
The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) and Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) is 1526 miles / 2455 kilometers / 1326 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Istanbul (IST) to Riyadh (RUH) is 1930 miles / 3106 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 23 minutes.
Istanbul Airport – King Khalid International Airport
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Distance from Istanbul to Riyadh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Istanbul to Riyadh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1525.588 miles
- 2455.196 kilometers
- 1325.700 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- 1526.249 miles
- 2456.260 kilometers
- 1326.274 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 Istanbul to Riyadh?
The estimated flight time from Istanbul Airport to King Khalid International Airport is 3 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Riyadh?
Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Airport (IST) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
On average, flying from Istanbul to Riyadh generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 399 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Istanbul to Riyadh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Airport (IST) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
Airport information
| Origin | Istanbul Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | IST |
| ICAO Code: | LTFM |
| Coordinates: | 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″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 |
Airlines flying from Istanbul (IST) to Riyadh (RUH)
| Saudia |
| Turkish Airlines |