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How far is Phoenix, AZ, from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) is 8179 miles / 13163 kilometers / 7107 nautical miles.

King Khalid International Airport – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

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8179
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13163
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7107
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Flight time duration
15 h 59 min
CO2 emission
1 025 kg

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Distance from Riyadh to Phoenix

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8178.919 miles
  • 13162.695 kilometers
  • 7107.287 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
  • 8166.508 miles
  • 13142.720 kilometers
  • 7096.501 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 Phoenix?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 15 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Phoenix generates about 1 025 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 025 kilograms equals 2 259 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riyadh to Phoenix

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

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 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
City: Phoenix, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHX
ICAO Code: KPHX
Coordinates: 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″W