How far is Houston, TX, from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 7896 miles / 12707 kilometers / 6861 nautical miles.
King Khalid International Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
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Distance from Riyadh to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7895.616 miles
- 12706.762 kilometers
- 6861.103 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- 7883.313 miles
- 12686.962 kilometers
- 6850.411 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 Houston?
The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 15 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Houston?
The time difference between Riyadh and Houston is 9 hours. Houston is 9 hours behind Riyadh.
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Houston generates about 983 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 983 kilograms equals 2 167 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Riyadh to Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Airport information
| Origin | King Khalid International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riyadh |
| Country: | Saudi Arabia  |
| IATA Code: | RUH |
| ICAO Code: | OERK |
| Coordinates: | 24°57′27″N, 46°41′55″E |
| Destination | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W |