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How far is Jinchang from Shigatse?

The distance between Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) and Jinchang (Jinchang Jinchuan Airport) is 979 miles / 1576 kilometers / 851 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shigatse (RKZ) to Jinchang (JIC) is 1452 miles / 2337 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 52 minutes.

Shigatse Peace Airport – Jinchang Jinchuan Airport

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851
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Distance from Shigatse to Jinchang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 978.987 miles
  • 1575.527 kilometers
  • 850.717 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
  • 978.769 miles
  • 1575.176 kilometers
  • 850.527 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 Jinchang?

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

What is the time difference between Shigatse and Jinchang?

There is no time difference between Shigatse and Jinchang.

Flight carbon footprint between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Jinchang Jinchuan Airport (JIC)

On average, flying from Shigatse to Jinchang generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 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 Jinchang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Jinchang Jinchuan Airport (JIC).

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 Jinchang Jinchuan Airport
City: Jinchang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: JIC
ICAO Code: ZLJC
Coordinates: 38°32′31″N, 102°20′53″E