How far is Shigatse from Nanjing?
The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) is 1764 miles / 2839 kilometers / 1533 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nanjing (NKG) to Shigatse (RKZ) is 2397 miles / 3857 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 12 minutes.
Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Shigatse Peace Airport
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Distance from Nanjing to Shigatse
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nanjing to Shigatse. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1764.170 miles
- 2839.156 kilometers
- 1533.022 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- 1760.751 miles
- 2833.654 kilometers
- 1530.051 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 Nanjing to Shigatse?
The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Shigatse Peace Airport is 3 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nanjing and Shigatse?
Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ)
On average, flying from Nanjing to Shigatse generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 435 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Nanjing to Shigatse
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ).
Airport information
| Origin | Nanjing Lukou International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nanjing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | NKG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSNJ |
| Coordinates: | 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″E |
| Destination | Shigatse Peace Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shigatse |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | RKZ |
| ICAO Code: | ZURK |
| Coordinates: | 29°21′6″N, 89°18′41″E |