How far is Abu Dhabi from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport) is 501 miles / 807 kilometers / 436 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) is 574 miles / 924 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 51 minutes.
King Khalid International Airport – Abu Dhabi International Airport
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Distance from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 501.280 miles
- 806.732 kilometers
- 435.600 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- 500.442 miles
- 805.383 kilometers
- 434.872 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 Abu Dhabi?
The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi?
The time difference between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi is 1 hour. Abu Dhabi is 1 hour ahead of Riyadh.
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 218 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 Abu Dhabi
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).
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 | Abu Dhabi International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Abu Dhabi |
| Country: | United Arab Emirates  |
| IATA Code: | AUH |
| ICAO Code: | OMAA |
| Coordinates: | 24°25′58″N, 54°39′3″E |
Airlines flying from Riyadh (RUH) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)
| Etihad Airways |
| Flynas |
| Saudia |