How far is Galle from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Galle (Koggala Airport) is 2580 miles / 4153 kilometers / 2242 nautical miles.
King Khalid International Airport – Koggala Airport
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Distance from Riyadh to Galle
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Galle. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2580.474 miles
- 4152.871 kilometers
- 2242.371 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- 2581.012 miles
- 4153.736 kilometers
- 2242.838 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 Galle?
The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Koggala Airport is 5 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Galle?
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Koggala Airport (KCT)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Galle generates about 285 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 285 kilograms equals 627 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Riyadh to Galle
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Koggala Airport (KCT).
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 | Koggala Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Galle |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | KCT |
| ICAO Code: | VCCK |
| Coordinates: | 5°59′37″N, 80°19′13″E |