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How far is Kobe from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Kobe (Kobe Airport) is 5191 miles / 8354 kilometers / 4511 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Kobe (UKB) is 6819 miles / 10974 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 134 hours 26 minutes.

King Khalid International Airport – Kobe Airport

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Distance from Riyadh to Kobe

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5190.773 miles
  • 8353.740 kilometers
  • 4510.659 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
  • 5181.271 miles
  • 8338.448 kilometers
  • 4502.402 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 Kobe?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Kobe Airport is 10 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Kobe Airport (UKB)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Kobe generates about 609 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 609 kilograms equals 1 342 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 Kobe

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

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 Kobe Airport
City: Kobe
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: UKB
ICAO Code: RJBE
Coordinates: 34°37′58″N, 135°13′26″E