How far is Istanbul from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) is 1487 miles / 2393 kilometers / 1292 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Istanbul (SAW) is 1894 miles / 3048 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 24 minutes.
King Khalid International Airport – Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International 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)- 1486.902 miles
- 2392.937 kilometers
- 1292.082 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- 1487.601 miles
- 2394.062 kilometers
- 1292.690 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 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Istanbul?
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Istanbul generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 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 Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
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 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | SAW |
| ICAO Code: | LTFJ |
| Coordinates: | 40°53′54″N, 29°18′33″E |
Airlines flying from Riyadh (RUH) to Istanbul (SAW)
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