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How far is Gilgit from Kuqa?

The distance between Kuqa (Kuqa Qiuci Airport) and Gilgit (Gilgit Airport) is 614 miles / 989 kilometers / 534 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kuqa (KCA) to Gilgit (GIL) is 869 miles / 1399 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 2 minutes.

Kuqa Qiuci Airport – Gilgit Airport

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Distance from Kuqa to Gilgit

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kuqa to Gilgit. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 614.310 miles
  • 988.637 kilometers
  • 533.821 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
  • 613.881 miles
  • 987.945 kilometers
  • 533.448 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 Kuqa to Gilgit?

The estimated flight time from Kuqa Qiuci Airport to Gilgit Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuqa Qiuci Airport (KCA) and Gilgit Airport (GIL)

On average, flying from Kuqa to Gilgit generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 252 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kuqa to Gilgit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuqa Qiuci Airport (KCA) and Gilgit Airport (GIL).

Airport information

Origin Kuqa Qiuci Airport
City: Kuqa
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KCA
ICAO Code: ZWKC
Coordinates: 41°43′5″N, 82°59′12″E
Destination Gilgit Airport
City: Gilgit
Country: Pakistan Flag of Pakistan
IATA Code: GIL
ICAO Code: OPGT
Coordinates: 35°55′7″N, 74°20′0″E