How far is Arbil from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Arbil (Erbil International Airport) is 794 miles / 1278 kilometers / 690 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Arbil (EBL) is 1092 miles / 1757 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 45 minutes.
King Khalid International Airport – Erbil International Airport
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Distance from Riyadh to Arbil
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Arbil. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 793.859 miles
- 1277.593 kilometers
- 689.845 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- 796.063 miles
- 1281.139 kilometers
- 691.760 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 Arbil?
The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Erbil International Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Arbil?
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Erbil International Airport (EBL)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Arbil generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 296 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 Arbil
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Erbil International Airport (EBL).
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 | Erbil International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Arbil |
| Country: | Iraq  |
| IATA Code: | EBL |
| ICAO Code: | ORER |
| Coordinates: | 36°14′15″N, 43°57′47″E |