How far is Abu Simbel from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Abu Simbel (Abu Simbel Airport) is 972 miles / 1564 kilometers / 845 nautical miles.

Distance from Riyadh to Abu Simbel

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 972.128 miles
• 1564.489 kilometers
• 844.756 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

• 970.701 miles
• 1562.193 kilometers
• 843.517 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 Abu Simbel?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Abu Simbel Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

What is the time difference between Riyadh and Abu Simbel?

The time difference between Riyadh and Abu Simbel is 1 hour. Abu Simbel is 1 hour behind Riyadh.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Abu Simbel Airport (ABS)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Abu Simbel generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 328 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riyadh to Abu Simbel

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Abu Simbel Airport (ABS).

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	Abu Simbel Airport
City:	Abu Simbel
Country:	Egypt
IATA Code:	ABS
ICAO Code:	HEBL
Coordinates:	22°22′33″N, 31°36′42″E