How far is Alor Setar from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Alor Setar (Sultan Abdul Halim Airport) is 3776 miles / 6077 kilometers / 3281 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Alor Setar (AOR) is 6057 miles / 9748 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 121 hours 27 minutes.
King Khalid International Airport – Sultan Abdul Halim Airport
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Distance from Riyadh to Alor Setar
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Alor Setar. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3775.813 miles
- 6076.581 kilometers
- 3281.091 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- 3773.348 miles
- 6072.614 kilometers
- 3278.949 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 Alor Setar?
The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Sultan Abdul Halim Airport is 7 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Alor Setar?
The time difference between Riyadh and Alor Setar is 5 hours. Alor Setar is 5 hours ahead of Riyadh.
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Alor Setar generates about 429 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 429 kilograms equals 945 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 Alor Setar
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR).
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 | Sultan Abdul Halim Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alor Setar |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | AOR |
| ICAO Code: | WMKA |
| Coordinates: | 6°11′22″N, 100°23′52″E |