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How far is Helgoland from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Helgoland (Heligoland Airport) is 2828 miles / 4551 kilometers / 2457 nautical miles.

King Khalid International Airport – Heligoland Airport

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Distance from Riyadh to Helgoland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2827.980 miles
  • 4551.192 kilometers
  • 2457.447 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
  • 2826.735 miles
  • 4549.190 kilometers
  • 2456.366 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 Helgoland?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Heligoland Airport is 5 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Heligoland Airport (HGL)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Helgoland generates about 314 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 314 kilograms equals 692 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riyadh to Helgoland

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

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 Heligoland Airport
City: Helgoland
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: HGL
ICAO Code: EDXH
Coordinates: 54°11′7″N, 7°54′56″E