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How far is Simao from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Simao (Pu'er Simao Airport) is 3414 miles / 5495 kilometers / 2967 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Simao (SYM) is 5179 miles / 8335 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 103 hours 44 minutes.

King Khalid International Airport – Pu'er Simao Airport

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Distance from Riyadh to Simao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3414.166 miles
  • 5494.568 kilometers
  • 2966.829 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
  • 3408.526 miles
  • 5485.491 kilometers
  • 2961.928 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 Simao?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Pu'er Simao Airport is 6 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Simao generates about 384 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 384 kilograms equals 847 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 Simao

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM).

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 Pu'er Simao Airport
City: Simao
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SYM
ICAO Code: ZPSM
Coordinates: 22°47′35″N, 100°57′32″E