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How far is Medan from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Medan (Kualanamu International Airport) is 3763 miles / 6056 kilometers / 3270 nautical miles.

King Khalid International Airport – Kualanamu International Airport

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Distance from Riyadh to Medan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3763.094 miles
  • 6056.112 kilometers
  • 3270.039 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
  • 3761.593 miles
  • 6053.697 kilometers
  • 3268.735 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 Medan?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Kualanamu International Airport is 7 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Kualanamu International Airport (KNO)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Medan generates about 427 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 427 kilograms equals 941 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riyadh to Medan

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

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 Kualanamu International Airport
City: Medan
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: KNO
ICAO Code: WIMM
Coordinates: 3°38′31″N, 98°53′7″E