How far is Kirkenes from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Kirkenes (Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen) is 3168 miles / 5098 kilometers / 2753 nautical miles.

Distance from Riyadh to Kirkenes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3167.736 miles
• 5097.977 kilometers
• 2752.687 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

• 3167.921 miles
• 5098.274 kilometers
• 2752.848 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 Kirkenes?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen is 6 hours and 29 minutes.

What is the time difference between Riyadh and Kirkenes?

The time difference between Riyadh and Kirkenes is 2 hours. Kirkenes is 2 hours behind Riyadh.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen (KKN)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Kirkenes generates about 354 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 354 kilograms equals 781 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riyadh to Kirkenes

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen (KKN).

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	Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen
City:	Kirkenes
Country:	Norway
IATA Code:	KKN
ICAO Code:	ENKR
Coordinates:	69°43′32″N, 29°53′28″E