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How far is Taipei from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Taipei (Taoyuan International Airport) is 4607 miles / 7414 kilometers / 4003 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Taipei (TPE) is 6406 miles / 10309 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 186 hours 28 minutes.

King Khalid International Airport – Taoyuan International Airport

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Distance from Riyadh to Taipei

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4606.598 miles
  • 7413.601 kilometers
  • 4003.024 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
  • 4598.751 miles
  • 7400.972 kilometers
  • 3996.205 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 Taipei?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Taoyuan International Airport is 9 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Taipei generates about 533 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 533 kilograms equals 1 175 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 Taipei

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).

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 Taoyuan International Airport
City: Taipei
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: TPE
ICAO Code: RCTP
Coordinates: 25°4′39″N, 121°13′58″E