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How far is Gibraltar from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Gibraltar (Gibraltar International Airport) is 3159 miles / 5084 kilometers / 2745 nautical miles.

King Khalid International Airport – Gibraltar International Airport

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Distance from Riyadh to Gibraltar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3158.931 miles
  • 5083.807 kilometers
  • 2745.036 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
  • 3153.619 miles
  • 5075.259 kilometers
  • 2740.420 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 Gibraltar?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Gibraltar International Airport is 6 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Gibraltar International Airport (GIB)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Gibraltar generates about 353 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 353 kilograms equals 779 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riyadh to Gibraltar

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

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 Gibraltar International Airport
City: Gibraltar
Country: Gibraltar Flag of Gibraltar
IATA Code: GIB
ICAO Code: LXGB
Coordinates: 36°9′4″N, 5°20′58″W