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How far is Ulsan from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Ulsan (Ulsan Airport) is 4855 miles / 7813 kilometers / 4218 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Ulsan (USN) is 6307 miles / 10150 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 121 hours 23 minutes.

King Khalid International Airport – Ulsan Airport

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Distance from Riyadh to Ulsan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4854.527 miles
  • 7812.604 kilometers
  • 4218.469 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
  • 4845.636 miles
  • 7798.296 kilometers
  • 4210.743 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 Ulsan?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Ulsan Airport is 9 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Ulsan Airport (USN)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Ulsan generates about 565 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 565 kilograms equals 1 245 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 Ulsan

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

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 Ulsan Airport
City: Ulsan
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: USN
ICAO Code: RKPU
Coordinates: 35°35′36″N, 129°21′7″E