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How far is Al Wajh from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Al Wajh (Al Wajh Domestic Airport) is 644 miles / 1036 kilometers / 559 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Al Wajh (EJH) is 857 miles / 1380 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 4 minutes.

King Khalid International Airport – Al Wajh Domestic Airport

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Distance from Riyadh to Al Wajh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 643.707 miles
  • 1035.946 kilometers
  • 559.366 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
  • 642.648 miles
  • 1034.242 kilometers
  • 558.446 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 Al Wajh?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Al Wajh Domestic Airport is 1 hour and 43 minutes.

What is the time difference between Riyadh and Al Wajh?

There is no time difference between Riyadh and Al Wajh.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Al Wajh Domestic Airport (EJH)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Al Wajh generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 260 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 Al Wajh

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Al Wajh Domestic Airport (EJH).

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 Al Wajh Domestic Airport
City: Al Wajh
Country: Saudi Arabia Flag of Saudi Arabia
IATA Code: EJH
ICAO Code: OEWJ
Coordinates: 26°11′54″N, 36°28′35″E