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How far is Beijing from Shigatse?

The distance between Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) is 1694 miles / 2726 kilometers / 1472 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shigatse (RKZ) to Beijing (NAY) is 2266 miles / 3646 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 39 minutes.

Shigatse Peace Airport – Beijing Nanyuan Airport

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Distance from Shigatse to Beijing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1694.164 miles
  • 2726.492 kilometers
  • 1472.188 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
  • 1691.841 miles
  • 2722.754 kilometers
  • 1470.169 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 Beijing?

The estimated flight time from Shigatse Peace Airport to Beijing Nanyuan Airport is 3 hours and 42 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shigatse and Beijing?

There is no time difference between Shigatse and Beijing.

Flight carbon footprint between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY)

On average, flying from Shigatse to Beijing generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 424 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 Beijing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY).

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 Beijing Nanyuan Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NAY
ICAO Code: ZBNY
Coordinates: 39°46′58″N, 116°23′16″E