How far is Gilgit from Skardu?
The distance between Skardu (Skardu Airport) and Gilgit (Gilgit Airport) is 79 miles / 127 kilometers / 68 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Skardu (KDU) to Gilgit (GIL) is 122 miles / 196 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 19 minutes.
Skardu Airport – Gilgit Airport
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Distance from Skardu to Gilgit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Skardu to Gilgit. 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 Skardu to Gilgit?
The estimated flight time from Skardu Airport to Gilgit Airport is 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Skardu and Gilgit?
Flight carbon footprint between Skardu Airport (KDU) and Gilgit Airport (GIL)
On average, flying from Skardu to Gilgit 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 Skardu to Gilgit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Skardu Airport (KDU) and Gilgit Airport (GIL).
Airport information
| Origin | Skardu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Skardu |
| Country: | Pakistan  |
| IATA Code: | KDU |
| ICAO Code: | OPSD |
| Coordinates: | 35°20′7″N, 75°32′9″E |
| Destination | Gilgit Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gilgit |
| Country: | Pakistan |
| IATA Code: | GIL |
| ICAO Code: | OPGT |
| Coordinates: | 35°55′7″N, 74°20′0″E |