How far is Pyongyang from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Pyongyang (Pyongyang International Airport) is 4593 miles / 7391 kilometers / 3991 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Pyongyang (FNJ) is 5927 miles / 9538 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 114 hours 4 minutes.
King Khalid International Airport – Pyongyang International Airport
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Distance from Riyadh to Pyongyang
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Pyongyang. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4592.573 miles
- 7391.030 kilometers
- 3990.837 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- 4584.213 miles
- 7377.576 kilometers
- 3983.572 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 Pyongyang?
The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Pyongyang International Airport is 9 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Pyongyang?
The time difference between Riyadh and Pyongyang is 6 hours. Pyongyang is 6 hours ahead of Riyadh.
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Pyongyang generates about 531 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 531 kilograms equals 1 171 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 Pyongyang
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ).
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 | Pyongyang International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pyongyang |
| Country: | North Korea  |
| IATA Code: | FNJ |
| ICAO Code: | ZKPY |
| Coordinates: | 39°13′26″N, 125°40′11″E |