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How far is Riyadh from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) is 3964 miles / 6380 kilometers / 3445 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Riyadh (RUH) is 7288 miles / 11729 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 144 hours 20 minutes.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – King Khalid International Airport

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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Riyadh

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kuala Lumpur to Riyadh. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3964.214 miles
  • 6379.785 kilometers
  • 3444.808 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
  • 3962.601 miles
  • 6377.189 kilometers
  • 3443.406 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 Kuala Lumpur to Riyadh?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to King Khalid International Airport is 8 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Riyadh generates about 452 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 452 kilograms equals 996 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kuala Lumpur to Riyadh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH).

Airport information

Origin Kuala Lumpur International Airport
City: Kuala Lumpur
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: KUL
ICAO Code: WMKK
Coordinates: 2°44′44″N, 101°42′35″E
Destination King Khalid International Airport
City: Riyadh
Country: Saudi Arabia Flag of Saudi Arabia
IATA Code: RUH
ICAO Code: OERK
Coordinates: 24°57′27″N, 46°41′55″E

Airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Riyadh (RUH)

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