How far is Shiraz from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Shiraz (Shiraz International Airport) is 480 miles / 773 kilometers / 417 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Shiraz (SYZ) is 930 miles / 1497 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 8 minutes.
King Khalid International Airport – Shiraz International Airport
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Distance from Riyadh to Shiraz
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Shiraz. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 480.399 miles
- 773.128 kilometers
- 417.456 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- 480.628 miles
- 773.496 kilometers
- 417.654 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 Shiraz?
The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Shiraz International Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Shiraz?
The time difference between Riyadh and Shiraz is 30 minutes. Shiraz is 30 minutes ahead of Riyadh.
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Shiraz International Airport (SYZ)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Shiraz generates about 96 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 96 kilograms equals 211 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 Shiraz
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Shiraz International Airport (SYZ).
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 | Shiraz International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shiraz |
| Country: | Iran  |
| IATA Code: | SYZ |
| ICAO Code: | OISS |
| Coordinates: | 29°32′21″N, 52°35′23″E |