How far is Tianshui from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Tianshui (Tianshui Maijishan Airport) is 3567 miles / 5740 kilometers / 3099 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Tianshui (THQ) is 4931 miles / 7936 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 95 hours 43 minutes.
King Khalid International Airport – Tianshui Maijishan Airport
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Distance from Riyadh to Tianshui
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Tianshui. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3566.702 miles
- 5740.050 kilometers
- 3099.379 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- 3560.417 miles
- 5729.935 kilometers
- 3093.918 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 Tianshui?
The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Tianshui Maijishan Airport is 7 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Tianshui?
The time difference between Riyadh and Tianshui is 5 hours. Tianshui is 5 hours ahead of Riyadh.
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Tianshui Maijishan Airport (THQ)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Tianshui generates about 403 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 403 kilograms equals 888 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 Tianshui
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Tianshui Maijishan Airport (THQ).
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 | Tianshui Maijishan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tianshui |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | THQ |
| ICAO Code: | ZLTS |
| Coordinates: | 34°33′33″N, 105°51′36″E |