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How far is Cologne from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Cologne (Cologne Bonn Airport) is 2751 miles / 4427 kilometers / 2390 nautical miles.

King Khalid International Airport – Cologne Bonn Airport

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2751
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4427
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2390
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Distance from Riyadh to Cologne

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2750.501 miles
  • 4426.502 kilometers
  • 2390.120 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
  • 2748.819 miles
  • 4423.795 kilometers
  • 2388.658 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 Cologne?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is 5 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Cologne generates about 305 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 305 kilograms equals 672 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riyadh to Cologne

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).

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 Cologne Bonn Airport
City: Cologne
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: CGN
ICAO Code: EDDK
Coordinates: 50°51′57″N, 7°8′33″E