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How far is Hammerfest from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Hammerfest (Hammerfest Airport) is 3290 miles / 5294 kilometers / 2859 nautical miles.

King Khalid International Airport – Hammerfest Airport

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Distance from Riyadh to Hammerfest

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3289.554 miles
  • 5294.023 kilometers
  • 2858.544 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
  • 3289.222 miles
  • 5293.489 kilometers
  • 2858.256 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 Hammerfest?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Hammerfest Airport is 6 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Hammerfest Airport (HFT)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Hammerfest generates about 369 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 369 kilograms equals 814 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riyadh to Hammerfest

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

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 Hammerfest Airport
City: Hammerfest
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: HFT
ICAO Code: ENHF
Coordinates: 70°40′46″N, 23°40′6″E