How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 6936 miles / 11163 kilometers / 6028 nautical miles.
King Khalid International Airport – Grand Forks International Airport
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Distance from Riyadh to Grand Forks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Grand Forks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6936.480 miles
- 11163.183 kilometers
- 6027.637 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- 6923.510 miles
- 11142.309 kilometers
- 6016.366 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 Grand Forks?
The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 13 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Grand Forks?
The time difference between Riyadh and Grand Forks is 9 hours. Grand Forks is 9 hours behind Riyadh.
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Grand Forks generates about 846 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 846 kilograms equals 1 865 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Riyadh to Grand Forks
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).
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 | Grand Forks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Forks, ND |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GFK |
| ICAO Code: | KGFK |
| Coordinates: | 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W |