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How far is Varanasi from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Varanasi (Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport) is 2258 miles / 3633 kilometers / 1962 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Varanasi (VNS) is 3408 miles / 5484 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 59 minutes.

King Khalid International Airport – Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport

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2258
Miles
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3633
Kilometers
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1962
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 46 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
247 kg

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Distance from Riyadh to Varanasi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2257.684 miles
  • 3633.391 kilometers
  • 1961.874 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
  • 2253.796 miles
  • 3627.133 kilometers
  • 1958.495 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 Varanasi?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport is 4 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Varanasi generates about 247 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 247 kilograms equals 545 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 Varanasi

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS).

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 Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport
City: Varanasi
Country: India Flag of India
IATA Code: VNS
ICAO Code: VIBN
Coordinates: 25°27′8″N, 82°51′33″E