How far is Guangzhou from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) is 4162 miles / 6698 kilometers / 3616 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Guangzhou (CAN) is 6102 miles / 9821 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 116 hours 43 minutes.
King Khalid International Airport – Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
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Distance from Riyadh to Guangzhou
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Guangzhou. 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 Riyadh to Guangzhou?
The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is 8 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Guangzhou?
The time difference between Riyadh and Guangzhou is 5 hours. Guangzhou is 5 hours ahead of Riyadh.
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Guangzhou 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 Riyadh to Guangzhou
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).
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 | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Guangzhou |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | CAN |
| ICAO Code: | ZGGG |
| Coordinates: | 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″E |
Airlines flying from Riyadh (RUH) to Guangzhou (CAN)
| Saudia |