How far is Showt from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Showt (Maku National Airport) is 999 miles / 1608 kilometers / 868 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Showt (IMQ) is 1438 miles / 2314 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 5 minutes.
King Khalid International Airport – Maku National Airport
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Distance from Riyadh to Showt
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Showt. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 999.120 miles
- 1607.928 kilometers
- 868.212 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- 1001.768 miles
- 1612.190 kilometers
- 870.513 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 Showt?
The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Maku National Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Showt?
The time difference between Riyadh and Showt is 30 minutes. Showt is 30 minutes ahead of Riyadh.
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Maku National Airport (IMQ)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Showt generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 332 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 Showt
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Maku National Airport (IMQ).
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 | Maku National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Showt |
| Country: | Iran  |
| IATA Code: | IMQ |
| ICAO Code: | OITU |
| Coordinates: | 39°19′48″N, 44°25′48″E |