How far is Riyadh from Muscat?
The distance between Muscat (Muscat International Airport) and Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) is 737 miles / 1186 kilometers / 640 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Muscat (MCT) to Riyadh (RUH) is 861 miles / 1385 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 27 minutes.
Muscat International Airport – King Khalid International Airport
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Distance from Muscat to Riyadh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Muscat to Riyadh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 736.709 miles
- 1185.618 kilometers
- 640.182 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- 735.536 miles
- 1183.730 kilometers
- 639.163 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 Muscat to Riyadh?
The estimated flight time from Muscat International Airport to King Khalid International Airport is 1 hour and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Muscat and Riyadh?
The time difference between Muscat and Riyadh is 1 hour. Riyadh is 1 hour behind Muscat.
Flight carbon footprint between Muscat International Airport (MCT) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
On average, flying from Muscat to Riyadh generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 283 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Muscat to Riyadh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Muscat International Airport (MCT) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
Airport information
| Origin | Muscat International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Muscat |
| Country: | Oman  |
| IATA Code: | MCT |
| ICAO Code: | OOMS |
| Coordinates: | 23°35′35″N, 58°17′3″E |
| 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 |