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How far is Shigatse from Bole?

The distance between Bole (Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport) and Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) is 1139 miles / 1832 kilometers / 989 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bole (BPL) to Shigatse (RKZ) is 2039 miles / 3281 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 24 minutes.

Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport – Shigatse Peace Airport

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Distance from Bole to Shigatse

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bole to Shigatse. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1138.515 miles
  • 1832.262 kilometers
  • 989.342 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
  • 1140.153 miles
  • 1834.899 kilometers
  • 990.766 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 Bole to Shigatse?

The estimated flight time from Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport to Shigatse Peace Airport is 2 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport (BPL) and Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ)

On average, flying from Bole to Shigatse generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 350 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bole to Shigatse

See the map of the shortest flight path between Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport (BPL) and Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ).

Airport information

Origin Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport
City: Bole
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: BPL
ICAO Code: ZWBL
Coordinates: 44°53′42″N, 82°18′0″E
Destination Shigatse Peace Airport
City: Shigatse
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: RKZ
ICAO Code: ZURK
Coordinates: 29°21′6″N, 89°18′41″E