How far is Medina from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Medina (Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport) is 440 miles / 709 kilometers / 383 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Medina (MED) is 519 miles / 835 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 52 minutes.
King Khalid International Airport – Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport
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Distance from Riyadh to Medina
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Medina. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 440.391 miles
- 708.741 kilometers
- 382.690 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- 439.651 miles
- 707.549 kilometers
- 382.046 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 Medina?
The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Medina?
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Medina generates about 90 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 90 kilograms equals 198 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Riyadh to Medina
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED).
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 | Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Medina |
| Country: | Saudi Arabia |
| IATA Code: | MED |
| ICAO Code: | OEMA |
| Coordinates: | 24°33′12″N, 39°42′18″E |