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How far is Gilgit from Shiquanhe?

The distance between Shiquanhe (Ngari Gunsa Airport) and Gilgit (Gilgit Airport) is 421 miles / 677 kilometers / 366 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shiquanhe (NGQ) to Gilgit (GIL) is 1237 miles / 1991 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 57 minutes.

Ngari Gunsa Airport – Gilgit Airport

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Distance from Shiquanhe to Gilgit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 420.631 miles
  • 676.940 kilometers
  • 365.518 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
  • 420.483 miles
  • 676.701 kilometers
  • 365.389 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 Shiquanhe to Gilgit?

The estimated flight time from Ngari Gunsa Airport to Gilgit Airport is 1 hour and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) and Gilgit Airport (GIL)

On average, flying from Shiquanhe to Gilgit generates about 87 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 87 kilograms equals 192 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shiquanhe to Gilgit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) and Gilgit Airport (GIL).

Airport information

Origin Ngari Gunsa Airport
City: Shiquanhe
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NGQ
ICAO Code: ZUAL
Coordinates: 32°6′0″N, 80°3′11″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