How far is Ko Samui from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Ko Samui (Samui Airport) is 3657 miles / 5885 kilometers / 3178 nautical miles.

Distance from Riyadh to Ko Samui

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3656.861 miles
• 5885.147 kilometers
• 3177.725 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

• 3653.537 miles
• 5879.798 kilometers
• 3174.837 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 Ko Samui?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Samui Airport is 7 hours and 25 minutes.

What is the time difference between Riyadh and Ko Samui?

The time difference between Riyadh and Ko Samui is 4 hours. Ko Samui is 4 hours ahead of Riyadh.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Samui Airport (USM)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Ko Samui generates about 414 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 414 kilograms equals 912 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riyadh to Ko Samui

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

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	Samui Airport
City:	Ko Samui
Country:	Thailand
IATA Code:	USM
ICAO Code:	VTSM
Coordinates:	9°32′52″N, 100°3′43″E