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How far is Kish Island from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Kish Island (Kish International Airport) is 467 miles / 751 kilometers / 405 nautical miles.

King Khalid International Airport – Kish International Airport

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Distance from Riyadh to Kish Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 466.549 miles
  • 750.838 kilometers
  • 405.420 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
  • 465.870 miles
  • 749.745 kilometers
  • 404.830 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 Kish Island?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Kish International Airport is 1 hour and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Kish International Airport (KIH)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Kish Island generates about 94 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 94 kilograms equals 207 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riyadh to Kish Island

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

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 Kish International Airport
City: Kish Island
Country: Iran Flag of Iran
IATA Code: KIH
ICAO Code: OIBK
Coordinates: 26°31′34″N, 53°58′48″E