How far is Shigatse from Golmud?

The distance between Golmud (Golmud Airport) and Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) is 581 miles / 934 kilometers / 504 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Golmud (GOQ) to Shigatse (RKZ) is 795 miles / 1280 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 51 minutes.

Distance from Golmud to Shigatse

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 580.500 miles
• 934.225 kilometers
• 504.441 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

• 581.207 miles
• 935.361 kilometers
• 505.055 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 Golmud to Shigatse?

The estimated flight time from Golmud Airport to Shigatse Peace Airport is 1 hour and 35 minutes.

What is the time difference between Golmud and Shigatse?

The time difference between Golmud and Shigatse is 2 hours. Shigatse is 2 hours ahead of Golmud.

Flight carbon footprint between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ)

On average, flying from Golmud to Shigatse generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 243 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Golmud to Shigatse

See the map of the shortest flight path between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ).

Airport information

Origin	Golmud Airport
City:	Golmud
Country:	China
IATA Code:	GOQ
ICAO Code:	ZLGM
Coordinates:	36°24′2″N, 94°47′9″E

Destination	Shigatse Peace Airport
City:	Shigatse
Country:	China
IATA Code:	RKZ
ICAO Code:	ZURK
Coordinates:	29°21′6″N, 89°18′41″E