How far is Shanghai from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 4493 miles / 7231 kilometers / 3904 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Shanghai (SHA) is 5984 miles / 9631 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 114 hours 54 minutes.
King Khalid International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao 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)- 4493.013 miles
- 7230.804 kilometers
- 3904.322 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- 4484.937 miles
- 7217.807 kilometers
- 3897.304 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 Hongqiao International Airport is 9 hours and 0 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Shanghai generates about 519 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 519 kilograms equals 1 143 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
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 Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E |