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How far is Chitral from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Chitral (Chitral Airport) is 1670 miles / 2688 kilometers / 1451 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Chitral (CJL) is 2500 miles / 4023 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 12 minutes.

King Khalid International Airport – Chitral Airport

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Distance from Riyadh to Chitral

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1670.077 miles
  • 2687.729 kilometers
  • 1451.258 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
  • 1668.475 miles
  • 2685.150 kilometers
  • 1449.865 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 Chitral?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Chitral Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Chitral Airport (CJL)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Chitral generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 420 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 Chitral

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Chitral Airport (CJL).

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 Chitral Airport
City: Chitral
Country: Pakistan Flag of Pakistan
IATA Code: CJL
ICAO Code: OPCH
Coordinates: 35°53′11″N, 71°48′2″E