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How far is Şanlıurfa from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Şanlıurfa (Şanlıurfa GAP Airport) is 976 miles / 1570 kilometers / 848 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Şanlıurfa (GNY) is 1352 miles / 2176 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 58 minutes.

King Khalid International Airport – Şanlıurfa GAP Airport

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Distance from Riyadh to Şanlıurfa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 975.643 miles
  • 1570.145 kilometers
  • 847.810 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
  • 977.398 miles
  • 1572.970 kilometers
  • 849.336 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 Şanlıurfa?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Şanlıurfa GAP Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

What is the time difference between Riyadh and Şanlıurfa?

There is no time difference between Riyadh and Şanlıurfa.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Şanlıurfa GAP Airport (GNY)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Şanlıurfa generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 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 Şanlıurfa

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Şanlıurfa GAP Airport (GNY).

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 Şanlıurfa GAP Airport
City: Şanlıurfa
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: GNY
ICAO Code: LTCS
Coordinates: 37°26′44″N, 38°53′44″E