How far is Astana from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Astana (Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport) is 2227 miles / 3584 kilometers / 1935 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Astana (NQZ) is 3466 miles / 5578 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 9 minutes.
King Khalid International Airport – Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
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Distance from Riyadh to Astana
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Astana. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2226.718 miles
- 3583.555 kilometers
- 1934.965 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- 2227.434 miles
- 3584.708 kilometers
- 1935.587 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 Astana?
The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport is 4 hours and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Astana?
The time difference between Riyadh and Astana is 2 hours. Astana is 2 hours ahead of Riyadh.
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Astana generates about 243 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 243 kilograms equals 537 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 Astana
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ).
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 | Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Astana |
| Country: | Kazakhstan  |
| IATA Code: | NQZ |
| ICAO Code: | UACC |
| Coordinates: | 51°1′19″N, 71°28′0″E |