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How far is Hambantota from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Hambantota (Hambantota Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport) is 2615 miles / 4209 kilometers / 2273 nautical miles.

King Khalid International Airport – Hambantota Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport

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2615
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4209
Kilometers
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2273
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
5 h 27 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
289 kg

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Distance from Riyadh to Hambantota

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2615.451 miles
  • 4209.160 kilometers
  • 2272.765 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
  • 2615.749 miles
  • 4209.640 kilometers
  • 2273.024 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 Hambantota?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Hambantota Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 5 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Hambantota Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Hambantota generates about 289 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 289 kilograms equals 636 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riyadh to Hambantota

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Hambantota Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI).

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 Hambantota Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport
City: Hambantota
Country: Sri Lanka Flag of Sri Lanka
IATA Code: HRI
ICAO Code: VCRI
Coordinates: 6°17′4″N, 81°7′26″E