How far is Almaty from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Almaty (Almaty International Airport) is 2132 miles / 3431 kilometers / 1853 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Almaty (ALA) is 2953 miles / 4753 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 28 minutes.
King Khalid International Airport – Almaty International Airport
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Distance from Riyadh to Almaty
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Almaty. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2131.963 miles
- 3431.062 kilometers
- 1852.626 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- 2130.797 miles
- 3429.186 kilometers
- 1851.612 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 Almaty?
The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Almaty International Airport is 4 hours and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Almaty?
The time difference between Riyadh and Almaty is 2 hours. Almaty is 2 hours ahead of Riyadh.
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Almaty International Airport (ALA)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Almaty generates about 233 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 233 kilograms equals 513 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 Almaty
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Almaty International Airport (ALA).
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 | Almaty International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Almaty |
| Country: | Kazakhstan  |
| IATA Code: | ALA |
| ICAO Code: | UAAA |
| Coordinates: | 43°21′7″N, 77°2′25″E |