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How far is Grand Island, NE, from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 7372 miles / 11864 kilometers / 6406 nautical miles.

King Khalid International Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport

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Distance from Riyadh to Grand Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7372.189 miles
  • 11864.388 kilometers
  • 6406.257 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
  • 7359.148 miles
  • 11843.401 kilometers
  • 6394.925 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 Island?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 14 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Grand Island generates about 908 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 908 kilograms equals 2 001 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riyadh to Grand Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).

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 Central Nebraska Regional Airport
City: Grand Island, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRI
ICAO Code: KGRI
Coordinates: 40°58′2″N, 98°18′34″W