Distance from Houston to Riyadh
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Extended route information
The flight distance between the nearest airports Houston (HOU) and Riyadh (RUH) is 12,727.48 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 15h 28min. Similar flight routes: HOU → DMM , HOU → BAH , HOU → DOH , HOU → KWI , IAH → RUH
Bearing: 92.30° (E)The initial bearing on the course from Houston to Riyadh is 92.30° and the compass direction is E.
Midpoint: 57.67415,-20.52252The geographic midpoint between Houston and Riyadh is in 6,366.70 km distance between both points in a bearing of 92.30°.
Distance: 12,733.40 kmThe shortest distance (air line) between Houston and Riyadh is 12,733.40 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between Houston and Riyadh is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Time difference: 8hThe time difference between Houston (America/Chicago) and Riyadh (Asia/Riyadh) is 8 hours. This means that it is now 19:48 (19.05.2024) in Houston and 03:48 (20.05.2024) in Riyadh.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between Houston and Riyadh, the place names are converted into coordinates (latitude and longitude). The respective geographic centre is used for cities, regions and countries. To calculate the distance the Haversine formula is applied.