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How far is Birmingham, AL, from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) is 7380 miles / 11878 kilometers / 6413 nautical miles.

King Khalid International Airport – Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport

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Distance from Riyadh to Birmingham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7380.387 miles
  • 11877.582 kilometers
  • 6413.381 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
  • 7367.881 miles
  • 11857.455 kilometers
  • 6402.513 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 Birmingham?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport is 14 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Birmingham generates about 909 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 909 kilograms equals 2 004 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riyadh to Birmingham

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).

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 Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W