How far is Istanbul from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) is 1510 miles / 2430 kilometers / 1312 nautical miles.
King Khalid International Airport – Istanbul Atatürk Airport
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Distance from Riyadh to Istanbul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Istanbul. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1509.780 miles
- 2429.756 kilometers
- 1311.963 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- 1510.404 miles
- 2430.759 kilometers
- 1312.505 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 Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Istanbul Atatürk Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Istanbul?
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Istanbul generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 397 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Riyadh to Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL).
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 | Istanbul Atatürk Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | ISL |
| ICAO Code: | LTBA |
| Coordinates: | 40°58′36″N, 28°48′52″E |