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How far is Sandy Lake from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Sandy Lake (Sandy Lake Airport) is 6549 miles / 10540 kilometers / 5691 nautical miles.

King Khalid International Airport – Sandy Lake Airport

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Distance from Riyadh to Sandy Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6549.306 miles
  • 10540.087 kilometers
  • 5691.192 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
  • 6536.810 miles
  • 10519.975 kilometers
  • 5680.332 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 Sandy Lake?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Sandy Lake Airport is 12 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Sandy Lake Airport (ZSJ)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Sandy Lake generates about 792 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 792 kilograms equals 1 746 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riyadh to Sandy Lake

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Sandy Lake Airport (ZSJ).

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 Sandy Lake Airport
City: Sandy Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: ZSJ
ICAO Code: CZSJ
Coordinates: 53°3′51″N, 93°20′39″W