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How far is Minneapolis, MN, from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) is 7003 miles / 11271 kilometers / 6086 nautical miles.

King Khalid International Airport – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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Distance from Riyadh to Minneapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7003.370 miles
  • 11270.832 kilometers
  • 6085.762 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
  • 6990.439 miles
  • 11250.021 kilometers
  • 6074.526 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 Minneapolis?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is 13 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Minneapolis generates about 855 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 855 kilograms equals 1 886 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riyadh to Minneapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).

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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″W