How far is Shigatse from Kathmandu?
The distance between Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) and Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) is 266 miles / 428 kilometers / 231 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kathmandu (KTM) to Shigatse (RKZ) is 608 miles / 978 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 47 minutes.
Tribhuvan International Airport – Shigatse Peace Airport
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Distance from Kathmandu to Shigatse
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kathmandu to Shigatse. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 266.017 miles
- 428.113 kilometers
- 231.163 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- 265.771 miles
- 427.718 kilometers
- 230.949 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 Kathmandu to Shigatse?
The estimated flight time from Tribhuvan International Airport to Shigatse Peace Airport is 1 hour and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Shigatse?
Flight carbon footprint between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ)
On average, flying from Kathmandu to Shigatse generates about 64 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 64 kilograms equals 141 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kathmandu to Shigatse
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ).
Airport information
| Origin | Tribhuvan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kathmandu |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | KTM |
| ICAO Code: | VNKT |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′47″N, 85°21′32″E |
| Destination | Shigatse Peace Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shigatse |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | RKZ |
| ICAO Code: | ZURK |
| Coordinates: | 29°21′6″N, 89°18′41″E |