How far is Abu Simbel from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Abu Simbel (Abu Simbel Airport) is 972 miles / 1564 kilometers / 845 nautical miles.
King Khalid International Airport – Abu Simbel Airport
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Distance from Riyadh to Abu Simbel
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Abu Simbel. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 972.128 miles
- 1564.489 kilometers
- 844.756 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- 970.701 miles
- 1562.193 kilometers
- 843.517 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 Abu Simbel?
The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Abu Simbel Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Abu Simbel?
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Abu Simbel Airport (ABS)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Abu Simbel generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 328 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Riyadh to Abu Simbel
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Abu Simbel Airport (ABS).
Airport information
| Origin | King Khalid International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riyadh |
| Country: | Saudi Arabia  |
| IATA Code: | RUH |
| ICAO Code: | OERK |
| Coordinates: | 24°57′27″N, 46°41′55″E |
| Destination | Abu Simbel Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Abu Simbel |
| Country: | Egypt  |
| IATA Code: | ABS |
| ICAO Code: | HEBL |
| Coordinates: | 22°22′33″N, 31°36′42″E |