How far is London from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and London (London Gatwick Airport) is 3055 miles / 4916 kilometers / 2654 nautical miles.

Distance from Riyadh to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3054.653 miles
• 4915.987 kilometers
• 2654.421 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

• 3051.839 miles
• 4911.459 kilometers
• 2651.976 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 London?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 6 hours and 17 minutes.

What is the time difference between Riyadh and London?

The time difference between Riyadh and London is 2 hours. London is 2 hours behind Riyadh.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

On average, flying from Riyadh to London generates about 341 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 341 kilograms equals 751 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riyadh to London

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

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	London Gatwick Airport
City:	London
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	LGW
ICAO Code:	EGKK
Coordinates:	51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W