How far is Lafayette, LA, from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 7758 miles / 12485 kilometers / 6741 nautical miles.

Distance from Riyadh to Lafayette

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 7757.731 miles
• 12484.858 kilometers
• 6741.284 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

• 7745.402 miles
• 12465.016 kilometers
• 6730.570 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 Lafayette?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 15 hours and 11 minutes.

What is the time difference between Riyadh and Lafayette?

The time difference between Riyadh and Lafayette is 9 hours. Lafayette is 9 hours behind Riyadh.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Lafayette generates about 963 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 963 kilograms equals 2 123 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riyadh to Lafayette

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).

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	Lafayette Regional Airport
City:	Lafayette, LA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	LFT
ICAO Code:	KLFT
Coordinates:	30°12′19″N, 91°59′15″W