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How far is London from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and London (Luton Airport) is 3078 miles / 4953 kilometers / 2675 nautical miles.

King Khalid International Airport – Luton Airport

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Distance from Riyadh to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3077.776 miles
  • 4953.200 kilometers
  • 2674.514 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
  • 3075.017 miles
  • 4948.760 kilometers
  • 2672.116 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 London?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Luton Airport is 6 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Luton Airport (LTN)

On average, flying from Riyadh to London generates about 344 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 344 kilograms equals 757 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riyadh to London

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

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 Luton Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LTN
ICAO Code: EGGW
Coordinates: 51°52′28″N, 0°22′5″W