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How far is Jebel Ali from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Jebel Ali (Al Maktoum International Airport) is 531 miles / 855 kilometers / 461 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Jebel Ali (DWC) is 618 miles / 995 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 39 minutes.

King Khalid International Airport – Al Maktoum International Airport

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Distance from Riyadh to Jebel Ali

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 531.081 miles
  • 854.692 kilometers
  • 461.497 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
  • 530.172 miles
  • 853.229 kilometers
  • 460.707 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 Jebel Ali?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Jebel Ali generates about 103 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 103 kilograms equals 228 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 Jebel Ali

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

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 Maktoum International Airport
City: Jebel Ali
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: DWC
ICAO Code: OMDW
Coordinates: 24°53′46″N, 55°9′41″E

Airlines flying from Riyadh (RUH) to Jebel Ali (DWC)

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