How far is Zurich from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Zurich (Zurich Airport) is 2596 miles / 4177 kilometers / 2256 nautical miles.
King Khalid International Airport – Zurich Airport
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Distance from Riyadh to Zurich
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Zurich. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2595.731 miles
- 4177.425 kilometers
- 2255.629 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- 2593.862 miles
- 4174.416 kilometers
- 2254.005 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 Zurich?
The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Zurich Airport is 5 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Zurich?
The time difference between Riyadh and Zurich is 2 hours. Zurich is 2 hours behind Riyadh.
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Zurich Airport (ZRH)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Zurich generates about 286 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 286 kilograms equals 631 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Riyadh to Zurich
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Zurich Airport (ZRH).
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 | Zurich Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Zurich |
| Country: | Switzerland  |
| IATA Code: | ZRH |
| ICAO Code: | LSZH |
| Coordinates: | 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E |