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How far is Al Ain from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Al Ain (Al Ain International Airport) is 563 miles / 905 kilometers / 489 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Al Ain (AAN) is 624 miles / 1005 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 38 minutes.

King Khalid International Airport – Al Ain International Airport

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563
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Distance from Riyadh to Al Ain

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 562.619 miles
  • 905.447 kilometers
  • 488.902 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
  • 561.686 miles
  • 903.946 kilometers
  • 488.092 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 Al Ain?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Al Ain International Airport is 1 hour and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Al Ain International Airport (AAN)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Al Ain generates about 108 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 108 kilograms equals 238 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 Al Ain

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Al Ain International Airport (AAN).

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 Al Ain International Airport
City: Al Ain
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: AAN
ICAO Code: OMAL
Coordinates: 24°15′42″N, 55°36′33″E