How far is Damascus from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Damascus (Damascus International Airport) is 846 miles / 1362 kilometers / 735 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Damascus (DAM) is 991 miles / 1595 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 55 minutes.
King Khalid International Airport – Damascus International Airport
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Distance from Riyadh to Damascus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Damascus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 846.296 miles
- 1361.981 kilometers
- 735.411 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- 846.730 miles
- 1362.679 kilometers
- 735.788 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 Damascus?
The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Damascus International Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Damascus?
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Damascus International Airport (DAM)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Damascus generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 307 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Riyadh to Damascus
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Damascus International Airport (DAM).
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 | Damascus International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Damascus |
| Country: | Syria  |
| IATA Code: | DAM |
| ICAO Code: | OSDI |
| Coordinates: | 33°24′41″N, 36°30′56″E |