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How far is London from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and London (London Heathrow Airport) is 3073 miles / 4945 kilometers / 2670 nautical miles.

King Khalid International Airport – London Heathrow Airport

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Distance from Riyadh to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3072.777 miles
  • 4945.155 kilometers
  • 2670.170 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
  • 3069.958 miles
  • 4940.619 kilometers
  • 2667.721 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 London?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 6 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

On average, flying from Riyadh to London generates about 343 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 343 kilograms equals 756 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riyadh to London

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination London Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W

Airlines flying from Riyadh (RUH) to London (LHR)

British Airways
Saudia