How far is Riyadh from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) is 7896 miles / 12707 kilometers / 6861 nautical miles.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – King Khalid International Airport
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Distance from Houston to Riyadh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Riyadh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7895.616 miles
- 12706.762 kilometers
- 6861.103 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- 7883.313 miles
- 12686.962 kilometers
- 6850.411 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 Houston to Riyadh?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to King Khalid International Airport is 15 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Riyadh?
The time difference between Houston and Riyadh is 8 hours. Riyadh is 8 hours ahead of Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
On average, flying from Houston to Riyadh generates about 983 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 983 kilograms equals 2 167 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Houston to Riyadh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″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 |