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How far is London from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and London (London International Airport) is 6702 miles / 10786 kilometers / 5824 nautical miles.

King Khalid International Airport – London International Airport

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Distance from Riyadh to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6701.814 miles
  • 10785.524 kilometers
  • 5823.717 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
  • 6689.347 miles
  • 10765.461 kilometers
  • 5812.884 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 London?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to London International Airport is 13 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and London International Airport (YXU)

On average, flying from Riyadh to London generates about 813 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 813 kilograms equals 1 793 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riyadh to London

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

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 London International Airport
City: London
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXU
ICAO Code: CYXU
Coordinates: 43°2′8″N, 81°9′14″W