How far is Riyadh from Guangzhou?
The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) is 4162 miles / 6698 kilometers / 3616 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Guangzhou (CAN) to Riyadh (RUH) is 6107 miles / 9828 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 116 hours 49 minutes.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – King Khalid International Airport
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Distance from Guangzhou to Riyadh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Guangzhou to Riyadh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4161.730 miles
- 6697.656 kilometers
- 3616.445 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- 4154.790 miles
- 6686.487 kilometers
- 3610.414 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 Guangzhou to Riyadh?
The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to King Khalid International Airport is 8 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Guangzhou and Riyadh?
The time difference between Guangzhou and Riyadh is 5 hours. Riyadh is 5 hours behind Guangzhou.
Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
On average, flying from Guangzhou to Riyadh generates about 477 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 477 kilograms equals 1 051 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Guangzhou to Riyadh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
Airport information
| Origin | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Guangzhou |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | CAN |
| ICAO Code: | ZGGG |
| Coordinates: | 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″E |
| Destination | King Khalid International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riyadh |
| Country: | Saudi Arabia  |
| IATA Code: | RUH |
| ICAO Code: | OERK |
| Coordinates: | 24°57′27″N, 46°41′55″E |
Airlines flying from Guangzhou (CAN) to Riyadh (RUH)
| Saudia |