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How far is Atbara from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Atbara (Atbara Airport) is 954 miles / 1536 kilometers / 829 nautical miles.

King Khalid International Airport – Atbara Airport

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Distance from Riyadh to Atbara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 954.461 miles
  • 1536.056 kilometers
  • 829.404 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
  • 954.492 miles
  • 1536.106 kilometers
  • 829.431 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 Atbara?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Atbara Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Atbara Airport (ATB)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Atbara generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 326 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riyadh to Atbara

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Atbara Airport (ATB).

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 Atbara Airport
City: Atbara
Country: Sudan Flag of Sudan
IATA Code: ATB
ICAO Code: HSAT
Coordinates: 17°42′37″N, 34°3′25″E