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How far is Waterloo, IA, from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) is 7107 miles / 11438 kilometers / 6176 nautical miles.

King Khalid International Airport – Waterloo Regional Airport

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Distance from Riyadh to Waterloo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7106.984 miles
  • 11437.582 kilometers
  • 6175.800 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
  • 7094.058 miles
  • 11416.779 kilometers
  • 6164.568 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 Waterloo?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Waterloo Regional Airport is 13 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Waterloo generates about 870 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 870 kilograms equals 1 918 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riyadh to Waterloo

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO).

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 Waterloo Regional Airport
City: Waterloo, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALO
ICAO Code: KALO
Coordinates: 42°33′25″N, 92°24′1″W