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How far is Gilgit from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Gilgit (Gilgit Airport) is 2302 miles / 3705 kilometers / 2000 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Beijing (PEK) to Gilgit (GIL) is 2881 miles / 4636 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 52 minutes.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Gilgit Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Gilgit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2302.022 miles
  • 3704.745 kilometers
  • 2000.402 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
  • 2296.684 miles
  • 3696.155 kilometers
  • 1995.764 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 Beijing to Gilgit?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Gilgit Airport is 4 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Gilgit Airport (GIL)

On average, flying from Beijing to Gilgit generates about 252 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 252 kilograms equals 556 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Beijing to Gilgit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Gilgit Airport (GIL).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Capital International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PEK
ICAO Code: ZBAA
Coordinates: 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″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