How far is El Arish from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and El Arish (El Arish International Airport) is 891 miles / 1434 kilometers / 774 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to El Arish (AAC) is 1163 miles / 1872 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 3 minutes.
King Khalid International Airport – El Arish International Airport
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Distance from Riyadh to El Arish
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to El Arish. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 890.835 miles
- 1433.660 kilometers
- 774.115 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- 890.227 miles
- 1432.681 kilometers
- 773.586 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 Riyadh to El Arish?
The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to El Arish International Airport is 2 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and El Arish?
The time difference between Riyadh and El Arish is 1 hour. El Arish is 1 hour behind Riyadh.
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and El Arish International Airport (AAC)
On average, flying from Riyadh to El Arish generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 315 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Riyadh to El Arish
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and El Arish International Airport (AAC).
Airport information
| Origin | King Khalid International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riyadh |
| Country: | Saudi Arabia  |
| IATA Code: | RUH |
| ICAO Code: | OERK |
| Coordinates: | 24°57′27″N, 46°41′55″E |
| Destination | El Arish International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | El Arish |
| Country: | Egypt  |
| IATA Code: | AAC |
| ICAO Code: | HEAR |
| Coordinates: | 31°4′23″N, 33°50′8″E |