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How far is Bishkek from Shigatse?

The distance between Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) and Bishkek (Manas International Airport) is 1253 miles / 2017 kilometers / 1089 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shigatse (RKZ) to Bishkek (FRU) is 2008 miles / 3232 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 44 minutes.

Shigatse Peace Airport – Manas International Airport

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Distance from Shigatse to Bishkek

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1253.258 miles
  • 2016.922 kilometers
  • 1089.051 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
  • 1253.511 miles
  • 2017.330 kilometers
  • 1089.271 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 Bishkek?

The estimated flight time from Shigatse Peace Airport to Manas International Airport is 2 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Manas International Airport (FRU)

On average, flying from Shigatse to Bishkek generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 361 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 Bishkek

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Manas International Airport (FRU).

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 Manas International Airport
City: Bishkek
Country: Kyrgyzstan Flag of Kyrgyzstan
IATA Code: FRU
ICAO Code: UAFM
Coordinates: 43°3′40″N, 74°28′39″E