How far is Riyadh from Taif?
The distance between Taif (Taif Regional Airport) and Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) is 459 miles / 738 kilometers / 398 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Taif (TIF) to Riyadh (RUH) is 493 miles / 793 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 42 minutes.
Taif Regional Airport – King Khalid International Airport
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Distance from Taif to Riyadh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Taif to Riyadh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 458.563 miles
- 737.985 kilometers
- 398.480 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- 458.521 miles
- 737.918 kilometers
- 398.444 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 Taif to Riyadh?
The estimated flight time from Taif Regional Airport to King Khalid International Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Taif and Riyadh?
Flight carbon footprint between Taif Regional Airport (TIF) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
On average, flying from Taif to Riyadh generates about 93 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 93 kilograms equals 204 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Taif to Riyadh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Taif Regional Airport (TIF) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
Airport information
| Origin | Taif Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Taif |
| Country: | Saudi Arabia  |
| IATA Code: | TIF |
| ICAO Code: | OETF |
| Coordinates: | 21°29′0″N, 40°32′39″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 |