How far is Shanghai from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 4521 miles / 7276 kilometers / 3928 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Shanghai (PVG) is 6016 miles / 9682 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 115 hours 32 minutes.
King Khalid International Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport
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Distance from Riyadh to Shanghai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Shanghai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4520.803 miles
- 7275.527 kilometers
- 3928.470 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- 4512.678 miles
- 7262.451 kilometers
- 3921.410 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 Shanghai?
The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 9 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Shanghai?
The time difference between Riyadh and Shanghai is 5 hours. Shanghai is 5 hours ahead of Riyadh.
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Shanghai generates about 522 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 522 kilograms equals 1 151 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 Shanghai
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
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 | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E |