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How far is Büsum from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Büsum (Heide–Büsum Airport) is 2792 miles / 4494 kilometers / 2426 nautical miles.

King Khalid International Airport – Heide–Büsum Airport

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Distance from Riyadh to Büsum

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2792.329 miles
  • 4493.818 kilometers
  • 2426.468 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
  • 2791.235 miles
  • 4492.058 kilometers
  • 2425.517 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 Büsum?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Heide–Büsum Airport is 5 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Heide–Büsum Airport (HEI)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Büsum generates about 310 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 310 kilograms equals 682 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riyadh to Büsum

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Heide–Büsum Airport (HEI).

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 Heide–Büsum Airport
City: Büsum
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: HEI
ICAO Code: EDXB
Coordinates: 54°9′11″N, 8°54′5″E