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How far is Mazar-i-Sharif from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Mazar-i-Sharif (Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport) is 1458 miles / 2347 kilometers / 1267 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Mazar-i-Sharif (MZR) is 2292 miles / 3688 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 34 minutes.

King Khalid International Airport – Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport

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1458
Miles
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2347
Kilometers
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1267
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 15 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
177 kg

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Distance from Riyadh to Mazar-i-Sharif

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Mazar-i-Sharif. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1458.374 miles
  • 2347.025 kilometers
  • 1267.292 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
  • 1457.687 miles
  • 2345.920 kilometers
  • 1266.695 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 Mazar-i-Sharif?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport is 3 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport (MZR)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Mazar-i-Sharif generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 390 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 Mazar-i-Sharif

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport (MZR).

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 Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport
City: Mazar-i-Sharif
Country: Afghanistan Flag of Afghanistan
IATA Code: MZR
ICAO Code: OAMS
Coordinates: 36°42′24″N, 67°12′34″E