How far is Khost from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Khost (Khost Airport) is 1515 miles / 2439 kilometers / 1317 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Khost (KHT) is 2272 miles / 3656 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 13 minutes.
King Khalid International Airport – Khost Airport
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Distance from Riyadh to Khost
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Khost. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1515.257 miles
- 2438.569 kilometers
- 1316.722 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- 1513.488 miles
- 2435.723 kilometers
- 1315.185 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 Khost?
The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Khost Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Khost?
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Khost Airport (KHT)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Khost generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 398 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 Khost
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Khost Airport (KHT).
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 | Khost Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Khost |
| Country: | Afghanistan  |
| IATA Code: | KHT |
| ICAO Code: | OAKS |
| Coordinates: | 33°20′0″N, 69°57′7″E |