How far is Skardu from Gilgit?
The distance between Gilgit (Gilgit Airport) and Skardu (Skardu Airport) is 79 miles / 127 kilometers / 68 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Gilgit (GIL) to Skardu (KDU) is 121 miles / 195 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 19 minutes.
Gilgit Airport – Skardu Airport
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Distance from Gilgit to Skardu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Gilgit to Skardu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 78.725 miles
- 126.696 kilometers
- 68.410 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- 78.639 miles
- 126.558 kilometers
- 68.336 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 Gilgit to Skardu?
The estimated flight time from Gilgit Airport to Skardu Airport is 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Gilgit and Skardu?
Flight carbon footprint between Gilgit Airport (GIL) and Skardu Airport (KDU)
On average, flying from Gilgit to Skardu generates about 37 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 37 kilograms equals 81 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Gilgit to Skardu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gilgit Airport (GIL) and Skardu Airport (KDU).
Airport information
| Origin | Gilgit Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gilgit |
| Country: | Pakistan  |
| IATA Code: | GIL |
| ICAO Code: | OPGT |
| Coordinates: | 35°55′7″N, 74°20′0″E |
| Destination | Skardu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Skardu |
| Country: | Pakistan |
| IATA Code: | KDU |
| ICAO Code: | OPSD |
| Coordinates: | 35°20′7″N, 75°32′9″E |