Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Phuket from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Phuket (Phuket International Airport) is 3590 miles / 5777 kilometers / 3119 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Phuket (HKT) is 5924 miles / 9534 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 119 hours 26 minutes.

King Khalid International Airport – Phuket International Airport

Distance arrow
3590
Miles
Distance arrow
5777
Kilometers
Distance arrow
3119
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Riyadh to Phuket

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3589.690 miles
  • 5777.046 kilometers
  • 3119.356 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
  • 3586.956 miles
  • 5772.646 kilometers
  • 3116.979 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 Phuket?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Phuket International Airport is 7 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Phuket International Airport (HKT)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Phuket generates about 406 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 406 kilograms equals 894 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Riyadh to Phuket

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

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 Phuket International Airport
City: Phuket
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: HKT
ICAO Code: VTSP
Coordinates: 8°6′47″N, 98°19′0″E