How far is Shigatse from Kuqa?

The distance between Kuqa (Kuqa Qiuci Airport) and Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) is 923 miles / 1486 kilometers / 802 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kuqa (KCA) to Shigatse (RKZ) is 1680 miles / 2703 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 49 minutes.

Distance from Kuqa to Shigatse

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 923.349 miles
• 1485.986 kilometers
• 802.368 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

• 924.770 miles
• 1488.274 kilometers
• 803.603 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 Shigatse?

The estimated flight time from Kuqa Qiuci Airport to Shigatse Peace Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kuqa and Shigatse?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Kuqa Qiuci Airport (KCA) and Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ)

On average, flying from Kuqa to Shigatse generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 320 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 Shigatse

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuqa Qiuci Airport (KCA) and Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ).

Airport information

Origin	Kuqa Qiuci Airport
City:	Kuqa
Country:	China
IATA Code:	KCA
ICAO Code:	ZWKC
Coordinates:	41°43′5″N, 82°59′12″E

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