How far is Riyadh from Damascus?
The distance between Damascus (Damascus International Airport) and Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) is 846 miles / 1362 kilometers / 735 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Damascus (DAM) to Riyadh (RUH) is 994 miles / 1599 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 59 minutes.
Damascus International Airport – King Khalid International Airport
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Distance from Damascus to Riyadh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Damascus to Riyadh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 846.296 miles
- 1361.981 kilometers
- 735.411 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- 846.730 miles
- 1362.679 kilometers
- 735.788 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 Damascus to Riyadh?
The estimated flight time from Damascus International Airport to King Khalid International Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Damascus and Riyadh?
Flight carbon footprint between Damascus International Airport (DAM) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
On average, flying from Damascus to Riyadh generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 307 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Damascus to Riyadh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Damascus International Airport (DAM) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
Airport information
| Origin | Damascus International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Damascus |
| Country: | Syria  |
| IATA Code: | DAM |
| ICAO Code: | OSDI |
| Coordinates: | 33°24′41″N, 36°30′56″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 |