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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 6864 miles / 11047 kilometers / 5965 nautical miles.

King Khalid International Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from Riyadh to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6864.471 miles
  • 11047.295 kilometers
  • 5965.062 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
  • 6851.796 miles
  • 11026.897 kilometers
  • 5954.048 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 Rapids?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 13 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Grand Rapids generates about 836 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 836 kilograms equals 1 843 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riyadh to Grand Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

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 Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W