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How far is Tampa, FL, from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Tampa (Tampa International Airport) is 7472 miles / 12025 kilometers / 6493 nautical miles.

King Khalid International Airport – Tampa International Airport

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Distance from Riyadh to Tampa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7471.805 miles
  • 12024.705 kilometers
  • 6492.821 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
  • 7459.799 miles
  • 12005.383 kilometers
  • 6482.388 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 Tampa?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Tampa International Airport is 14 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Tampa International Airport (TPA)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Tampa generates about 922 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 922 kilograms equals 2 032 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riyadh to Tampa

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

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 Tampa International Airport
City: Tampa, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TPA
ICAO Code: KTPA
Coordinates: 27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″W