How far is Beijing from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) is 4106 miles / 6608 kilometers / 3568 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Beijing (PEK) is 5282 miles / 8500 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 102 hours 2 minutes.
King Khalid International Airport – Beijing Capital International 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)- 4105.935 miles
- 6607.862 kilometers
- 3567.960 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- 4098.696 miles
- 6596.213 kilometers
- 3561.670 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 Capital International Airport is 8 hours and 16 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 Capital International Airport (PEK)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Beijing generates about 470 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 470 kilograms equals 1 035 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 Capital International Airport (PEK).
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 Capital International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beijing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PEK |
| ICAO Code: | ZBAA |
| Coordinates: | 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E |