How far is Columbia, SC, from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 7132 miles / 11477 kilometers / 6197 nautical miles.

Distance from Riyadh to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 7131.693 miles
• 11477.348 kilometers
• 6197.272 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

• 7119.339 miles
• 11457.466 kilometers
• 6186.537 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 Columbia?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 14 hours and 0 minutes.

What is the time difference between Riyadh and Columbia?

The time difference between Riyadh and Columbia is 8 hours. Columbia is 8 hours behind Riyadh.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Columbia generates about 873 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 873 kilograms equals 1 926 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riyadh to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

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	Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City:	Columbia, SC
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	CAE
ICAO Code:	KCAE
Coordinates:	33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W