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How far is Lexington, KY, from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 7074 miles / 11385 kilometers / 6147 nautical miles.

King Khalid International Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport

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Distance from Riyadh to Lexington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7074.043 miles
  • 11384.568 kilometers
  • 6147.175 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
  • 7061.423 miles
  • 11364.258 kilometers
  • 6136.209 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 Lexington?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 13 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Lexington generates about 865 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 865 kilograms equals 1 908 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riyadh to Lexington

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).

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 Lexington Blue Grass Airport
City: Lexington, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LEX
ICAO Code: KLEX
Coordinates: 38°2′11″N, 84°36′21″W