How far is Alula from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Alula (Alula Airport) is 933 miles / 1501 kilometers / 811 nautical miles.
King Khalid International Airport – Alula Airport
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Distance from Riyadh to Alula
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Alula. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 932.798 miles
- 1501.193 kilometers
- 810.579 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- 936.610 miles
- 1507.327 kilometers
- 813.892 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 Alula?
The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Alula Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Alula?
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Alula Airport (ALU)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Alula generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 322 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Riyadh to Alula
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Alula Airport (ALU).
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 | Alula Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alula |
| Country: | Somalia  |
| IATA Code: | ALU |
| ICAO Code: | HCMA |
| Coordinates: | 11°56′59″N, 50°43′58″E |