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How far is Dresden from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Dresden (Dresden Airport) is 2508 miles / 4036 kilometers / 2179 nautical miles.

King Khalid International Airport – Dresden Airport

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Distance from Riyadh to Dresden

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2507.957 miles
  • 4036.165 kilometers
  • 2179.355 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
  • 2507.375 miles
  • 4035.228 kilometers
  • 2178.849 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 Dresden?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Dresden Airport is 5 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Dresden Airport (DRS)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Dresden generates about 276 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 276 kilograms equals 609 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riyadh to Dresden

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Dresden Airport (DRS).

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 Dresden Airport
City: Dresden
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: DRS
ICAO Code: EDDC
Coordinates: 51°7′58″N, 13°46′1″E