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How far is Yamagata from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Yamagata (Yamagata Airport) is 5364 miles / 8632 kilometers / 4661 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Yamagata (GAJ) is 7289 miles / 11730 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 143 hours 10 minutes.

King Khalid International Airport – Yamagata Airport

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Distance from Riyadh to Yamagata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5363.795 miles
  • 8632.191 kilometers
  • 4661.010 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
  • 5353.843 miles
  • 8616.175 kilometers
  • 4652.362 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 Yamagata?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Yamagata Airport is 10 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Yamagata Airport (GAJ)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Yamagata generates about 632 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 632 kilograms equals 1 392 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 Yamagata

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

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 Yamagata Airport
City: Yamagata
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: GAJ
ICAO Code: RJSC
Coordinates: 38°24′42″N, 140°22′15″E