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How far is Athens, GA, from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) is 7223 miles / 11625 kilometers / 6277 nautical miles.

King Khalid International Airport – Athens–Ben Epps Airport

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Distance from Riyadh to Athens

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7223.136 miles
  • 11624.510 kilometers
  • 6276.733 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
  • 7210.705 miles
  • 11604.504 kilometers
  • 6265.931 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 Athens?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Athens–Ben Epps Airport is 14 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Athens generates about 886 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 886 kilograms equals 1 954 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riyadh to Athens

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Athens–Ben Epps Airport
City: Athens, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AHN
ICAO Code: KAHN
Coordinates: 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″W