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How far is Xichang from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Xichang (Xichang Qingshan Airport) is 3415 miles / 5495 kilometers / 2967 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Xichang (XIC) is 5270 miles / 8482 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 104 hours 51 minutes.

King Khalid International Airport – Xichang Qingshan Airport

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Distance from Riyadh to Xichang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3414.678 miles
  • 5495.392 kilometers
  • 2967.274 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
  • 3408.673 miles
  • 5485.727 kilometers
  • 2962.056 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 Xichang?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Xichang Qingshan Airport is 6 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Xichang generates about 384 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 384 kilograms equals 847 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 Xichang

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC).

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 Xichang Qingshan Airport
City: Xichang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XIC
ICAO Code: ZUXC
Coordinates: 27°59′20″N, 102°11′2″E