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How far is Newark, NJ, from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Newark (New York Newark Liberty International Airport) is 6538 miles / 10522 kilometers / 5681 nautical miles.

King Khalid International Airport – New York Newark Liberty International Airport

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Distance from Riyadh to Newark

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6537.928 miles
  • 10521.775 kilometers
  • 5681.304 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
  • 6525.810 miles
  • 10502.273 kilometers
  • 5670.774 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 Newark?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to New York Newark Liberty International Airport is 12 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Newark generates about 790 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 790 kilograms equals 1 742 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riyadh to Newark

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

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 New York Newark Liberty International Airport
City: Newark, NJ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EWR
ICAO Code: KEWR
Coordinates: 40°41′33″N, 74°10′7″W