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How far is Hengchun from Shigatse?

The distance between Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) and Hengchun (Hengchun Airport) is 2016 miles / 3245 kilometers / 1752 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shigatse (RKZ) to Hengchun (HCN) is 3115 miles / 5013 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 121 hours 32 minutes.

Shigatse Peace Airport – Hengchun Airport

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Distance from Shigatse to Hengchun

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2016.367 miles
  • 3245.029 kilometers
  • 1752.175 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
  • 2013.531 miles
  • 3240.465 kilometers
  • 1749.711 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 Hengchun?

The estimated flight time from Shigatse Peace Airport to Hengchun Airport is 4 hours and 19 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shigatse and Hengchun?

There is no time difference between Shigatse and Hengchun.

Flight carbon footprint between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Hengchun Airport (HCN)

On average, flying from Shigatse to Hengchun generates about 219 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 219 kilograms equals 484 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 Hengchun

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

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 Hengchun Airport
City: Hengchun
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: HCN
ICAO Code: RCKW
Coordinates: 22°2′27″N, 120°43′48″E