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How far is Columbia, MO, from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 7305 miles / 11757 kilometers / 6348 nautical miles.

King Khalid International Airport – Columbia Regional Airport

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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)
  • 7305.170 miles
  • 11756.531 kilometers
  • 6348.019 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
  • 7292.306 miles
  • 11735.829 kilometers
  • 6336.841 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 Regional Airport is 14 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Columbia generates about 898 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 898 kilograms equals 1 980 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 Regional Airport (COU).

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 Columbia Regional Airport
City: Columbia, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COU
ICAO Code: KCOU
Coordinates: 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W