How far is Washington D.C. from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 6749 miles / 10862 kilometers / 5865 nautical miles.
King Khalid International Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport
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Distance from Riyadh to Washington D.C.
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Washington D.C.. 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 Riyadh to Washington D.C.?
The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 13 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Washington D.C.?
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Washington D.C. 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 Riyadh to Washington D.C.
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Airport information
| Origin | King Khalid International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riyadh |
| Country: | Saudi Arabia  |
| IATA Code: | RUH |
| ICAO Code: | OERK |
| Coordinates: | 24°57′27″N, 46°41′55″E |
| Destination | 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 |
Airlines flying from Riyadh (RUH) to Washington D.C. (IAD)
| Saudia |