How far is Wadi Halfa from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Wadi Halfa (Wadi Halfa Airport) is 988 miles / 1589 kilometers / 858 nautical miles.

Distance from Riyadh to Wadi Halfa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 987.651 miles
• 1589.470 kilometers
• 858.245 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

• 986.298 miles
• 1587.293 kilometers
• 857.070 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 Wadi Halfa?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Wadi Halfa Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

What is the time difference between Riyadh and Wadi Halfa?

The time difference between Riyadh and Wadi Halfa is 1 hour. Wadi Halfa is 1 hour behind Riyadh.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Wadi Halfa Airport (WHF)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Wadi Halfa generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riyadh to Wadi Halfa

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Wadi Halfa Airport (WHF).

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	Wadi Halfa Airport
City:	Wadi Halfa
Country:	Sudan
IATA Code:	WHF
ICAO Code:	HSSW
Coordinates:	21°48′9″N, 31°31′17″E