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How far is Plovdiv from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Plovdiv (Plovdiv Airport) is 1717 miles / 2763 kilometers / 1492 nautical miles.

King Khalid International Airport – Plovdiv Airport

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Distance from Riyadh to Plovdiv

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1716.976 miles
  • 2763.205 kilometers
  • 1492.011 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
  • 1717.078 miles
  • 2763.370 kilometers
  • 1492.100 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 Plovdiv?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Plovdiv Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Plovdiv Airport (PDV)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Plovdiv generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 427 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riyadh to Plovdiv

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

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 Plovdiv Airport
City: Plovdiv
Country: Bulgaria Flag of Bulgaria
IATA Code: PDV
ICAO Code: LBPD
Coordinates: 42°4′4″N, 24°51′2″E