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How far is Chennai from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Chennai (Chennai International Airport) is 2331 miles / 3752 kilometers / 2026 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Chennai (MAA) is 4305 miles / 6928 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 87 hours 55 minutes.

King Khalid International Airport – Chennai International Airport

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2331
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3752
Kilometers
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2026
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 54 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
256 kg

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Distance from Riyadh to Chennai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2331.477 miles
  • 3752.149 kilometers
  • 2025.998 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
  • 2329.779 miles
  • 3749.416 kilometers
  • 2024.523 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 Chennai?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Chennai International Airport is 4 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Chennai International Airport (MAA)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Chennai generates about 256 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 256 kilograms equals 563 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Riyadh to Chennai

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

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 Chennai International Airport
City: Chennai
Country: India Flag of India
IATA Code: MAA
ICAO Code: VOMM
Coordinates: 12°59′24″N, 80°10′9″E

Airlines flying from Riyadh (RUH) to Chennai (MAA)

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