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How far is Groningen from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Groningen (Groningen Airport Eelde) is 2841 miles / 4572 kilometers / 2469 nautical miles.

King Khalid International Airport – Groningen Airport Eelde

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Distance from Riyadh to Groningen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2841.122 miles
  • 4572.342 kilometers
  • 2468.867 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
  • 2839.578 miles
  • 4569.858 kilometers
  • 2467.526 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 Groningen?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Groningen Airport Eelde is 5 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Groningen generates about 315 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 315 kilograms equals 695 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riyadh to Groningen

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ).

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 Groningen Airport Eelde
City: Groningen
Country: Netherlands Flag of Netherlands
IATA Code: GRQ
ICAO Code: EHGG
Coordinates: 53°7′10″N, 6°34′45″E