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How far is Qingdao from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Qingdao (Qingdao Liuting International Airport) is 4356 miles / 7010 kilometers / 3785 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Qingdao (TAO) is 5692 miles / 9161 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 109 hours 53 minutes.

King Khalid International Airport – Qingdao Liuting International Airport

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Distance from Riyadh to Qingdao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4356.002 miles
  • 7010.306 kilometers
  • 3785.263 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
  • 4348.110 miles
  • 6997.605 kilometers
  • 3778.404 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 Qingdao?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport is 8 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Qingdao generates about 501 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 501 kilograms equals 1 105 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 Qingdao

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO).

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 Qingdao Liuting International Airport
City: Qingdao
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: TAO
ICAO Code: ZSQD
Coordinates: 36°15′57″N, 120°22′26″E