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How far is Cherbourg from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Cherbourg (Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport) is 3079 miles / 4955 kilometers / 2676 nautical miles.

King Khalid International Airport – Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport

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Distance from Riyadh to Cherbourg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3078.949 miles
  • 4955.087 kilometers
  • 2675.533 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
  • 3075.759 miles
  • 4949.955 kilometers
  • 2672.762 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 Cherbourg?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport is 6 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Cherbourg generates about 344 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 344 kilograms equals 758 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riyadh to Cherbourg

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER).

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 Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport
City: Cherbourg
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: CER
ICAO Code: LFRC
Coordinates: 49°39′0″N, 1°28′13″W