Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Columbus, OH, from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 6913 miles / 11125 kilometers / 6007 nautical miles.

King Khalid International Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport

Distance arrow
6913
Miles
Distance arrow
11125
Kilometers
Distance arrow
6007
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Riyadh to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6912.935 miles
  • 11125.291 kilometers
  • 6007.177 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
  • 6900.359 miles
  • 11105.051 kilometers
  • 5996.248 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 13 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Columbus generates about 843 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 843 kilograms equals 1 858 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riyadh to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W