How far is Kuqa from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Kuqa (Kuqa Qiuci Airport) is 2371 miles / 3816 kilometers / 2060 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Kuqa (KCA) is 3326 miles / 5352 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 39 minutes.

Distance from Riyadh to Kuqa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2371.115 miles
• 3815.940 kilometers
• 2060.443 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

• 2368.711 miles
• 3812.070 kilometers
• 2058.353 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 Kuqa?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Kuqa Qiuci Airport is 4 hours and 59 minutes.

What is the time difference between Riyadh and Kuqa?

The time difference between Riyadh and Kuqa is 3 hours. Kuqa is 3 hours ahead of Riyadh.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Kuqa Qiuci Airport (KCA)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Kuqa generates about 260 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 260 kilograms equals 574 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 Kuqa

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Kuqa Qiuci Airport (KCA).

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	Kuqa Qiuci Airport
City:	Kuqa
Country:	China
IATA Code:	KCA
ICAO Code:	ZWKC
Coordinates:	41°43′5″N, 82°59′12″E