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How far is Riyadh from London?

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

London Heathrow Airport – King Khalid International Airport

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Distance from London to Riyadh

There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Riyadh. 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 London to Riyadh?

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

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

On average, flying from London to Riyadh 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 London to Riyadh

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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

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

British Airways
Iberia Airlines
Saudia