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How far is Helsinki from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Helsinki (Helsinki Airport) is 2653 miles / 4269 kilometers / 2305 nautical miles.

King Khalid International Airport – Helsinki Airport

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Distance from Riyadh to Helsinki

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2652.567 miles
  • 4268.893 kilometers
  • 2305.018 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
  • 2653.676 miles
  • 4270.678 kilometers
  • 2305.982 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 Helsinki?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Helsinki Airport is 5 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Helsinki Airport (HEL)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Helsinki generates about 293 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 293 kilograms equals 646 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riyadh to Helsinki

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Helsinki Airport (HEL).

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 Helsinki Airport
City: Helsinki
Country: Finland Flag of Finland
IATA Code: HEL
ICAO Code: EFHK
Coordinates: 60°19′1″N, 24°57′47″E