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How far is Santander from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Santander (Santander Airport) is 3105 miles / 4996 kilometers / 2698 nautical miles.

King Khalid International Airport – Santander Airport

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Distance from Riyadh to Santander

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3104.561 miles
  • 4996.307 kilometers
  • 2697.790 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
  • 3100.231 miles
  • 4989.339 kilometers
  • 2694.027 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 Santander?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Santander Airport is 6 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Santander Airport (SDR)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Santander generates about 347 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 347 kilograms equals 764 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riyadh to Santander

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

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 Santander Airport
City: Santander
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: SDR
ICAO Code: LEXJ
Coordinates: 43°25′37″N, 3°49′12″W