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How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Philadelphia (Wings Field) is 6607 miles / 10633 kilometers / 5741 nautical miles.

King Khalid International Airport – Wings Field

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Distance from Riyadh to Philadelphia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6606.948 miles
  • 10632.852 kilometers
  • 5741.281 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
  • 6594.759 miles
  • 10613.236 kilometers
  • 5730.689 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 Philadelphia?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Wings Field is 13 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Wings Field (BBX)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Philadelphia generates about 800 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 800 kilograms equals 1 763 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riyadh to Philadelphia

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Wings Field (BBX).

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 Wings Field
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BBX
ICAO Code: KLOM
Coordinates: 40°8′15″N, 75°15′54″W