How far is Sanya from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Sanya (Sanya Phoenix International Airport) is 4027 miles / 6480 kilometers / 3499 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Sanya (SYX) is 6229 miles / 10025 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 126 hours 28 minutes.
King Khalid International Airport – Sanya Phoenix International Airport
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Distance from Riyadh to Sanya
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Sanya. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4026.500 miles
- 6480.024 kilometers
- 3498.933 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- 4020.487 miles
- 6470.347 kilometers
- 3493.708 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 Sanya?
The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport is 8 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Sanya?
The time difference between Riyadh and Sanya is 5 hours. Sanya is 5 hours ahead of Riyadh.
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Sanya generates about 460 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 460 kilograms equals 1 013 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 Sanya
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX).
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 | Sanya Phoenix International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sanya |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SYX |
| ICAO Code: | ZJSY |
| Coordinates: | 18°18′10″N, 109°24′43″E |