How far is Chengdu from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Chengdu (Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport) is 3491 miles / 5618 kilometers / 3034 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Chengdu (CTU) is 5044 miles / 8118 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 100 hours 42 minutes.
King Khalid International Airport – Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
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Distance from Riyadh to Chengdu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Chengdu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3491.068 miles
- 5618.329 kilometers
- 3033.655 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- 3484.872 miles
- 5608.358 kilometers
- 3028.271 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 Chengdu?
The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is 7 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Chengdu?
The time difference between Riyadh and Chengdu is 5 hours. Chengdu is 5 hours ahead of Riyadh.
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Chengdu generates about 394 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 394 kilograms equals 868 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 Chengdu
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
Airport information
| Origin | King Khalid International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riyadh |
| Country: | Saudi Arabia  |
| IATA Code: | RUH |
| ICAO Code: | OERK |
| Coordinates: | 24°57′27″N, 46°41′55″E |
| Destination | Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chengdu |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | CTU |
| ICAO Code: | ZUUU |
| Coordinates: | 30°34′42″N, 103°56′49″E |