How far is Beijing from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) is 4099 miles / 6596 kilometers / 3562 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Beijing (NAY) is 5287 miles / 8508 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 102 hours 13 minutes.
King Khalid International Airport – Beijing Nanyuan Airport
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Distance from Riyadh to Beijing
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Beijing. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4098.529 miles
- 6595.943 kilometers
- 3561.524 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- 4091.293 miles
- 6584.298 kilometers
- 3555.237 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 Beijing?
The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Beijing Nanyuan Airport is 8 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Beijing?
The time difference between Riyadh and Beijing is 5 hours. Beijing is 5 hours ahead of Riyadh.
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Beijing generates about 469 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 469 kilograms equals 1 033 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 Beijing
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY).
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 | Beijing Nanyuan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beijing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | NAY |
| ICAO Code: | ZBNY |
| Coordinates: | 39°46′58″N, 116°23′16″E |