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How far is Shakhtersk from Shigatse?

The distance between Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) and Shakhtersk (Shakhtyorsk Airport) is 3066 miles / 4935 kilometers / 2664 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shigatse (RKZ) to Shakhtersk (EKS) is 4296 miles / 6913 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 133 hours 28 minutes.

Shigatse Peace Airport – Shakhtyorsk Airport

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Distance from Shigatse to Shakhtersk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3066.169 miles
  • 4934.521 kilometers
  • 2664.428 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
  • 3061.146 miles
  • 4926.438 kilometers
  • 2660.063 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 Shakhtersk?

The estimated flight time from Shigatse Peace Airport to Shakhtyorsk Airport is 6 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Shakhtyorsk Airport (EKS)

On average, flying from Shigatse to Shakhtersk generates about 342 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 342 kilograms equals 754 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 Shakhtersk

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

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 Shakhtyorsk Airport
City: Shakhtersk
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: EKS
ICAO Code: UHSK
Coordinates: 49°11′25″N, 142°4′58″E