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How far is Riyadh from Dubai?

The distance between Dubai (Dubai International Airport) and Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) is 543 miles / 875 kilometers / 472 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dubai (DXB) to Riyadh (RUH) is 667 miles / 1073 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 5 minutes.

Dubai International Airport – King Khalid International Airport

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Distance from Dubai to Riyadh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 543.393 miles
  • 874.507 kilometers
  • 472.196 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
  • 542.463 miles
  • 873.009 kilometers
  • 471.387 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 Dubai to Riyadh?

The estimated flight time from Dubai International Airport to King Khalid International Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH)

On average, flying from Dubai to Riyadh generates about 105 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 105 kilograms equals 232 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Dubai to Riyadh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH).

Airport information

Origin Dubai International Airport
City: Dubai
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: DXB
ICAO Code: OMDB
Coordinates: 25°15′10″N, 55°21′51″E
Destination 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

Airlines flying from Dubai (DXB) to Riyadh (RUH)

Emirates
Flynas
Qantas
Saudia