How far is Geçitkale from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Geçitkale (Geçitkale Air Base) is 1049 miles / 1689 kilometers / 912 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Geçitkale (GEC) is 1557 miles / 2506 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 40 minutes.
King Khalid International Airport – Geçitkale Air Base
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Distance from Riyadh to Geçitkale
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Geçitkale. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1049.405 miles
- 1688.854 kilometers
- 911.908 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- 1049.752 miles
- 1689.412 kilometers
- 912.209 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 Geçitkale?
The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Geçitkale Air Base is 2 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Geçitkale?
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Geçitkale Air Base (GEC)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Geçitkale generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 339 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 Geçitkale
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Geçitkale Air Base (GEC).
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 | Geçitkale Air Base |
|---|---|
| City: | Geçitkale |
| Country: | Cyprus  |
| IATA Code: | GEC |
| ICAO Code: | LCGK |
| Coordinates: | 35°14′9″N, 33°43′27″E |