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How far is Leknes from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Leknes (Leknes Airport) is 3290 miles / 5294 kilometers / 2859 nautical miles.

King Khalid International Airport – Leknes Airport

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2859
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Distance from Riyadh to Leknes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3289.507 miles
  • 5293.948 kilometers
  • 2858.503 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
  • 3288.795 miles
  • 5292.803 kilometers
  • 2857.885 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 Leknes?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Leknes Airport is 6 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Leknes Airport (LKN)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Leknes generates about 369 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 369 kilograms equals 814 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riyadh to Leknes

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

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 Leknes Airport
City: Leknes
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: LKN
ICAO Code: ENLK
Coordinates: 68°9′8″N, 13°36′33″E