How far is Riyadh from Shiraz?
The distance between Shiraz (Shiraz International Airport) and Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) is 480 miles / 773 kilometers / 417 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shiraz (SYZ) to Riyadh (RUH) is 928 miles / 1493 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 3 minutes.
Shiraz International Airport – King Khalid International Airport
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Distance from Shiraz to Riyadh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shiraz to Riyadh. 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 Shiraz to Riyadh?
The estimated flight time from Shiraz International Airport to King Khalid International Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shiraz and Riyadh?
The time difference between Shiraz and Riyadh is 30 minutes. Riyadh is 30 minutes behind Shiraz.
Flight carbon footprint between Shiraz International Airport (SYZ) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
On average, flying from Shiraz to Riyadh 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 Shiraz to Riyadh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shiraz International Airport (SYZ) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
Airport information
| Origin | Shiraz International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shiraz |
| Country: | Iran  |
| IATA Code: | SYZ |
| ICAO Code: | OISS |
| Coordinates: | 29°32′21″N, 52°35′23″E |
| Destination | King Khalid International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riyadh |
| Country: | Saudi Arabia  |
| IATA Code: | RUH |
| ICAO Code: | OERK |
| Coordinates: | 24°57′27″N, 46°41′55″E |