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How far is Cheongju from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Cheongju (Cheongju International Airport) is 4733 miles / 7617 kilometers / 4113 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Cheongju (CJJ) is 6171 miles / 9931 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 118 hours 38 minutes.

King Khalid International Airport – Cheongju International Airport

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Distance from Riyadh to Cheongju

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4733.246 miles
  • 7617.422 kilometers
  • 4113.079 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
  • 4724.581 miles
  • 7603.476 kilometers
  • 4105.549 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 Cheongju?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Cheongju International Airport is 9 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Cheongju generates about 549 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 549 kilograms equals 1 211 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 Cheongju

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

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 Cheongju International Airport
City: Cheongju
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: CJJ
ICAO Code: RKTU
Coordinates: 36°42′59″N, 127°29′56″E