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How far is Shigatse from Nyingchi?

The distance between Nyingchi (Nyingchi Mainling Airport) and Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) is 303 miles / 488 kilometers / 263 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nyingchi (LZY) to Shigatse (RKZ) is 411 miles / 661 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 35 minutes.

Nyingchi Mainling Airport – Shigatse Peace Airport

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Distance from Nyingchi to Shigatse

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 303.207 miles
  • 487.964 kilometers
  • 263.479 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
  • 302.625 miles
  • 487.027 kilometers
  • 262.974 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 Nyingchi to Shigatse?

The estimated flight time from Nyingchi Mainling Airport to Shigatse Peace Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY) and Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ)

On average, flying from Nyingchi to Shigatse generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 154 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nyingchi to Shigatse

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY) and Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ).

Airport information

Origin Nyingchi Mainling Airport
City: Nyingchi
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: LZY
ICAO Code: ZUNZ
Coordinates: 29°18′11″N, 94°20′7″E
Destination Shigatse Peace Airport
City: Shigatse
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: RKZ
ICAO Code: ZURK
Coordinates: 29°21′6″N, 89°18′41″E