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How far is Shihezi from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Shihezi (Shihezi Huayuan Airport) is 2565 miles / 4127 kilometers / 2229 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Shihezi (SHF) is 3460 miles / 5569 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 28 minutes.

King Khalid International Airport – Shihezi Huayuan Airport

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2565
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Distance from Riyadh to Shihezi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2564.596 miles
  • 4127.317 kilometers
  • 2228.573 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
  • 2562.105 miles
  • 4123.309 kilometers
  • 2226.409 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 Shihezi?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Shihezi Huayuan Airport is 5 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Shihezi Huayuan Airport (SHF)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Shihezi generates about 283 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 283 kilograms equals 623 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 Shihezi

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Shihezi Huayuan Airport (SHF).

Airport information

Origin King Khalid International Airport
City: Riyadh
Country: Saudi Arabia Flag of Saudi Arabia
IATA Code: RUH
ICAO Code: OERK
Coordinates: 24°57′27″N, 46°41′55″E
Destination Shihezi Huayuan Airport
City: Shihezi
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SHF
ICAO Code: ZWHZ
Coordinates: 44°14′31″N, 85°53′25″E