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How far is Altenburg from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Altenburg (Leipzig–Altenburg Airport) is 2549 miles / 4102 kilometers / 2215 nautical miles.

King Khalid International Airport – Leipzig–Altenburg Airport

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Distance from Riyadh to Altenburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2548.587 miles
  • 4101.553 kilometers
  • 2214.661 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
  • 2547.785 miles
  • 4100.263 kilometers
  • 2213.965 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 Altenburg?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Leipzig–Altenburg Airport is 5 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Leipzig–Altenburg Airport (AOC)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Altenburg generates about 281 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 281 kilograms equals 619 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riyadh to Altenburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Leipzig–Altenburg Airport (AOC).

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 Leipzig–Altenburg Airport
City: Altenburg
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: AOC
ICAO Code: EDAC
Coordinates: 50°58′55″N, 12°30′22″E