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How far is Janakpur from Shigatse?

The distance between Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) and Janakpur (Janakpur Airport) is 276 miles / 444 kilometers / 240 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shigatse (RKZ) to Janakpur (JKR) is 503 miles / 810 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 46 minutes.

Shigatse Peace Airport – Janakpur Airport

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276
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444
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240
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Flight time duration
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Time Difference
2 h 15 min

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Distance from Shigatse to Janakpur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 275.661 miles
  • 443.633 kilometers
  • 239.543 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
  • 275.780 miles
  • 443.825 kilometers
  • 239.646 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 Janakpur?

The estimated flight time from Shigatse Peace Airport to Janakpur Airport is 1 hour and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Janakpur Airport (JKR)

On average, flying from Shigatse to Janakpur generates about 66 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 66 kilograms equals 145 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 Janakpur

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

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 Janakpur Airport
City: Janakpur
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: JKR
ICAO Code: VNJP
Coordinates: 26°42′31″N, 85°55′20″E