How far is Gilgit from Shigatse?

The distance between Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) and Gilgit (Gilgit Airport) is 982 miles / 1580 kilometers / 853 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shigatse (RKZ) to Gilgit (GIL) is 1967 miles / 3166 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 48 minutes.

Distance from Shigatse to Gilgit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 981.991 miles
• 1580.361 kilometers
• 853.327 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

• 980.934 miles
• 1578.660 kilometers
• 852.408 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 Gilgit?

The estimated flight time from Shigatse Peace Airport to Gilgit Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shigatse and Gilgit?

The time difference between Shigatse and Gilgit is 3 hours. Gilgit is 3 hours behind Shigatse.

Flight carbon footprint between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Gilgit Airport (GIL)

On average, flying from Shigatse to Gilgit generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 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 Gilgit

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

Airport information

Origin	Shigatse Peace Airport
City:	Shigatse
Country:	China
IATA Code:	RKZ
ICAO Code:	ZURK
Coordinates:	29°21′6″N, 89°18′41″E

Destination	Gilgit Airport
City:	Gilgit
Country:	Pakistan
IATA Code:	GIL
ICAO Code:	OPGT
Coordinates:	35°55′7″N, 74°20′0″E