How far is Semey from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Semey (Semey Airport) is 2501 miles / 4025 kilometers / 2173 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Semey (PLX) is 3637 miles / 5853 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 73 hours 40 minutes.

Distance from Riyadh to Semey

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2501.087 miles
• 4025.109 kilometers
• 2173.385 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

• 2500.327 miles
• 4023.887 kilometers
• 2172.725 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 Semey?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Semey Airport is 5 hours and 14 minutes.

What is the time difference between Riyadh and Semey?

The time difference between Riyadh and Semey is 2 hours. Semey is 2 hours ahead of Riyadh.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Semey Airport (PLX)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Semey generates about 275 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 275 kilograms equals 607 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 Semey

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

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	Semey Airport
City:	Semey
Country:	Kazakhstan
IATA Code:	PLX
ICAO Code:	UASS
Coordinates:	50°21′4″N, 80°14′3″E