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How far is Gothenburg from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Gothenburg (Säve airport) is 2839 miles / 4569 kilometers / 2467 nautical miles.

King Khalid International Airport – Säve airport

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Distance from Riyadh to Gothenburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2838.770 miles
  • 4568.558 kilometers
  • 2466.824 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
  • 2838.304 miles
  • 4567.807 kilometers
  • 2466.419 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 Gothenburg?

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

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Säve airport (GSE)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Säve airport (GSE).

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 Säve airport
City: Gothenburg
Country: Sweden Flag of Sweden
IATA Code: GSE
ICAO Code: ESGP
Coordinates: 57°46′28″N, 11°52′13″E