How far is Buraidah from Muscat?
The distance between Muscat (Muscat International Airport) and Buraidah (Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport) is 929 miles / 1495 kilometers / 807 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Muscat (MCT) to Buraidah (ELQ) is 1079 miles / 1737 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 53 minutes.
Muscat International Airport – Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport
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Distance from Muscat to Buraidah
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Muscat to Buraidah. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 928.897 miles
- 1494.915 kilometers
- 807.190 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- 927.514 miles
- 1492.689 kilometers
- 805.987 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 Muscat to Buraidah?
The estimated flight time from Muscat International Airport to Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Muscat and Buraidah?
The time difference between Muscat and Buraidah is 1 hour. Buraidah is 1 hour behind Muscat.
Flight carbon footprint between Muscat International Airport (MCT) and Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ)
On average, flying from Muscat to Buraidah generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 321 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Muscat to Buraidah
See the map of the shortest flight path between Muscat International Airport (MCT) and Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ).
Airport information
| Origin | Muscat International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Muscat |
| Country: | Oman  |
| IATA Code: | MCT |
| ICAO Code: | OOMS |
| Coordinates: | 23°35′35″N, 58°17′3″E |
| Destination | Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Buraidah |
| Country: | Saudi Arabia  |
| IATA Code: | ELQ |
| ICAO Code: | OEGS |
| Coordinates: | 26°18′10″N, 43°46′27″E |