How far is Jizan from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Jizan (Jizan Regional Airport) is 615 miles / 989 kilometers / 534 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Jizan (GIZ) is 730 miles / 1175 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 50 minutes.
King Khalid International Airport – Jizan Regional Airport
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Distance from Riyadh to Jizan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Jizan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 614.577 miles
- 989.066 kilometers
- 534.053 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- 616.558 miles
- 992.253 kilometers
- 535.774 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 Jizan?
The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Jizan Regional Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Jizan?
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Jizan Regional Airport (GIZ)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Jizan generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 253 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 Jizan
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Jizan Regional Airport (GIZ).
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 | Jizan Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jizan |
| Country: | Saudi Arabia |
| IATA Code: | GIZ |
| ICAO Code: | OEGN |
| Coordinates: | 16°54′3″N, 42°35′8″E |