How far is Xi'an from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Xi'an (Xi'an Xianyang International Airport) is 3731 miles / 6005 kilometers / 3243 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Xi'an (XIY) is 5126 miles / 8249 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 99 hours 34 minutes.
King Khalid International Airport – Xi'an Xianyang International Airport
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Distance from Riyadh to Xi'an
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Xi'an. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3731.450 miles
- 6005.186 kilometers
- 3242.541 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- 3724.820 miles
- 5994.516 kilometers
- 3236.780 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 Xi'an?
The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport is 7 hours and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Xi'an?
The time difference between Riyadh and Xi'an is 5 hours. Xi'an is 5 hours ahead of Riyadh.
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Xi'an generates about 423 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 423 kilograms equals 933 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 Xi'an
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).
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 | Xi'an Xianyang International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Xi'an |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | XIY |
| ICAO Code: | ZLXY |
| Coordinates: | 34°26′49″N, 108°45′7″E |