How far is Riyadh from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) is 6749 miles / 10862 kilometers / 5865 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International Airport – King Khalid International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Riyadh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Riyadh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6749.441 miles
- 10862.173 kilometers
- 5865.104 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- 6737.129 miles
- 10842.358 kilometers
- 5854.405 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 Washington D.C. to Riyadh?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to King Khalid International Airport is 13 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Riyadh?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Riyadh generates about 820 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 820 kilograms equals 1 807 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Riyadh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| 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 Washington D.C. (IAD) to Riyadh (RUH)
| Saudia |