How far is Riyadh from Sharjah?
The distance between Sharjah (Sharjah International Airport) and Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) is 553 miles / 890 kilometers / 481 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sharjah (SHJ) to Riyadh (RUH) is 682 miles / 1098 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 27 minutes.
Sharjah International Airport – King Khalid International Airport
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Distance from Sharjah to Riyadh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sharjah to Riyadh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 553.003 miles
- 889.973 kilometers
- 480.547 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- 552.058 miles
- 888.451 kilometers
- 479.725 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 Sharjah to Riyadh?
The estimated flight time from Sharjah International Airport to King Khalid International Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sharjah and Riyadh?
The time difference between Sharjah and Riyadh is 1 hour. Riyadh is 1 hour behind Sharjah.
Flight carbon footprint between Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
On average, flying from Sharjah to Riyadh generates about 106 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 106 kilograms equals 235 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sharjah to Riyadh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
Airport information
| Origin | Sharjah International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sharjah |
| Country: | United Arab Emirates  |
| IATA Code: | SHJ |
| ICAO Code: | OMSJ |
| Coordinates: | 25°19′42″N, 55°31′1″E |
| Destination | King Khalid International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riyadh |
| Country: | Saudi Arabia  |
| IATA Code: | RUH |
| ICAO Code: | OERK |
| Coordinates: | 24°57′27″N, 46°41′55″E |
Airlines flying from Sharjah (SHJ) to Riyadh (RUH)
| Air Arabia |