How far is Riyadh from Abu Dhabi?
The distance between Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport) and Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) is 501 miles / 807 kilometers / 436 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Riyadh (RUH) is 598 miles / 963 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 1 minutes.
Abu Dhabi International Airport – King Khalid International Airport
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Distance from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 501.280 miles
- 806.732 kilometers
- 435.600 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- 500.442 miles
- 805.383 kilometers
- 434.872 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 Abu Dhabi to Riyadh?
The estimated flight time from Abu Dhabi International Airport to King Khalid International Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh?
The time difference between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh is 1 hour. Riyadh is 1 hour behind Abu Dhabi.
Flight carbon footprint between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
On average, flying from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 218 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
Airport information
| Origin | Abu Dhabi International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Abu Dhabi |
| Country: | United Arab Emirates  |
| IATA Code: | AUH |
| ICAO Code: | OMAA |
| Coordinates: | 24°25′58″N, 54°39′3″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 Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Riyadh (RUH)
| Etihad Airways |
| Flynas |
| Saudia |