How far is Assab from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Assab (Assab International Airport) is 859 miles / 1383 kilometers / 747 nautical miles.
King Khalid International Airport – Assab International Airport
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Distance from Riyadh to Assab
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Assab. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 859.277 miles
- 1382.872 kilometers
- 746.691 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- 862.669 miles
- 1388.331 kilometers
- 749.639 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 Assab?
The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Assab International Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Assab?
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Assab International Airport (ASA)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Assab generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 309 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Riyadh to Assab
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Assab International Airport (ASA).
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 | Assab International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Assab |
| Country: | Eritrea  |
| IATA Code: | ASA |
| ICAO Code: | HHSB |
| Coordinates: | 13°4′18″N, 42°38′42″E |