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How far is Columbus, OH, from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 6923 miles / 11142 kilometers / 6016 nautical miles.

King Khalid International Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Riyadh to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6923.259 miles
  • 11141.905 kilometers
  • 6016.148 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
  • 6910.682 miles
  • 11121.664 kilometers
  • 6005.218 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 13 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Columbus generates about 844 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 844 kilograms equals 1 861 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riyadh to Columbus

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

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 Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W