How far is Chengdu from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Chengdu (Chengdu Tianfu International Airport) is 3523 miles / 5670 kilometers / 3061 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Chengdu (TFU) is 5086 miles / 8185 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 101 hours 27 minutes.
King Khalid International Airport – Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
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Distance from Riyadh to Chengdu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Chengdu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3523.008 miles
- 5669.731 kilometers
- 3061.410 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- 3516.754 miles
- 5659.666 kilometers
- 3055.975 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 Chengdu?
The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is 7 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Chengdu?
The time difference between Riyadh and Chengdu is 5 hours. Chengdu is 5 hours ahead of Riyadh.
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Chengdu generates about 397 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 397 kilograms equals 876 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 Chengdu
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU).
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 | Chengdu Tianfu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chengdu |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | TFU |
| ICAO Code: | ZUTF |
| Coordinates: | 30°18′45″N, 104°26′28″E |