How far is Shantou from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Shantou (Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport) is 4372 miles / 7035 kilometers / 3799 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Shantou (SWA) is 6260 miles / 10075 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 120 hours 8 minutes.
King Khalid International Airport – Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport
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Distance from Riyadh to Shantou
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Shantou. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4371.601 miles
- 7035.409 kilometers
- 3798.817 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- 4364.313 miles
- 7023.681 kilometers
- 3792.484 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 Shantou?
The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport is 8 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Shantou?
The time difference between Riyadh and Shantou is 5 hours. Shantou is 5 hours ahead of Riyadh.
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Shantou generates about 503 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 503 kilograms equals 1 109 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 Shantou
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA).
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 | Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shantou |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SWA |
| ICAO Code: | ZGOW |
| Coordinates: | 23°25′36″N, 116°45′43″E |