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How far is Kiruna from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Kiruna (Kiruna Airport) is 3163 miles / 5091 kilometers / 2749 nautical miles.

King Khalid International Airport – Kiruna Airport

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Distance from Riyadh to Kiruna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3163.420 miles
  • 5091.031 kilometers
  • 2748.937 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
  • 3163.317 miles
  • 5090.865 kilometers
  • 2748.847 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 Kiruna?

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

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Kiruna Airport (KRN)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Kiruna generates about 354 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 354 kilograms equals 780 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riyadh to Kiruna

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

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 Kiruna Airport
City: Kiruna
Country: Sweden Flag of Sweden
IATA Code: KRN
ICAO Code: ESNQ
Coordinates: 67°49′19″N, 20°20′12″E