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How far is Sŏndŏng-ni from Shigatse?

The distance between Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) and Sŏndŏng-ni (Sondok Airport) is 2272 miles / 3656 kilometers / 1974 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shigatse (RKZ) to Sŏndŏng-ni (DSO) is 3040 miles / 4892 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 53 minutes.

Shigatse Peace Airport – Sondok Airport

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2272
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3656
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Distance from Shigatse to Sŏndŏng-ni

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2271.816 miles
  • 3656.133 kilometers
  • 1974.154 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
  • 2267.871 miles
  • 3649.784 kilometers
  • 1970.726 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 Shigatse to Sŏndŏng-ni?

The estimated flight time from Shigatse Peace Airport to Sondok Airport is 4 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Sondok Airport (DSO)

On average, flying from Shigatse to Sŏndŏng-ni generates about 249 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 249 kilograms equals 548 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shigatse to Sŏndŏng-ni

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Sondok Airport (DSO).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Sondok Airport
City: Sŏndŏng-ni
Country: North Korea Flag of North Korea
IATA Code: DSO
ICAO Code: ZKSD
Coordinates: 39°44′42″N, 127°28′26″E