How far is Jaffna from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Jaffna (Jaffna Airport) is 2428 miles / 3907 kilometers / 2110 nautical miles.
King Khalid International Airport – Jaffna Airport
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Distance from Riyadh to Jaffna
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Jaffna. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2427.815 miles
- 3907.190 kilometers
- 2109.714 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- 2427.086 miles
- 3906.016 kilometers
- 2109.080 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 Jaffna?
The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Jaffna Airport is 5 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Jaffna?
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Jaffna Airport (JAF)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Jaffna generates about 267 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 267 kilograms equals 588 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Riyadh to Jaffna
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Jaffna Airport (JAF).
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 | Jaffna Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jaffna |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | JAF |
| ICAO Code: | VCCJ |
| Coordinates: | 9°47′32″N, 80°4′12″E |