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How far is Şanlıurfa from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Şanlıurfa (Şanlıurfa Airport) is 956 miles / 1539 kilometers / 831 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Şanlıurfa (SFQ) is 1338 miles / 2154 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 41 minutes.

King Khalid International Airport – Şanlıurfa Airport

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Distance from Riyadh to Şanlıurfa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 956.198 miles
  • 1538.851 kilometers
  • 830.913 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
  • 957.880 miles
  • 1541.558 kilometers
  • 832.375 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 Şanlıurfa?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Şanlıurfa Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.

What is the time difference between Riyadh and Şanlıurfa?

There is no time difference between Riyadh and Şanlıurfa.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Şanlıurfa Airport (SFQ)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Şanlıurfa generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 326 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 Şanlıurfa

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Şanlıurfa Airport (SFQ).

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 Şanlıurfa Airport
City: Şanlıurfa
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: SFQ
ICAO Code: LTCH
Coordinates: 37°5′39″N, 38°50′49″E