How far is Muscat from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Muscat (Muscat International Airport) is 737 miles / 1186 kilometers / 640 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Muscat (MCT) is 831 miles / 1338 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 20 minutes.
King Khalid International Airport – Muscat International Airport
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Distance from Riyadh to Muscat
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Muscat. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 736.709 miles
- 1185.618 kilometers
- 640.182 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- 735.536 miles
- 1183.730 kilometers
- 639.163 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 Muscat?
The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Muscat International Airport is 1 hour and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Muscat?
The time difference between Riyadh and Muscat is 1 hour. Muscat is 1 hour ahead of Riyadh.
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Muscat International Airport (MCT)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Muscat generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 283 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 Muscat
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Muscat International Airport (MCT).
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 | Muscat International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Muscat |
| Country: | Oman  |
| IATA Code: | MCT |
| ICAO Code: | OOMS |
| Coordinates: | 23°35′35″N, 58°17′3″E |