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How far is Nanjing from Shigatse?

The distance between Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) and Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) is 1764 miles / 2839 kilometers / 1533 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shigatse (RKZ) to Nanjing (NKG) is 2397 miles / 3858 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 14 minutes.

Shigatse Peace Airport – Nanjing Lukou International Airport

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Distance from Shigatse to Nanjing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1764.170 miles
  • 2839.156 kilometers
  • 1533.022 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
  • 1760.751 miles
  • 2833.654 kilometers
  • 1530.051 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 Nanjing?

The estimated flight time from Shigatse Peace Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shigatse and Nanjing?

There is no time difference between Shigatse and Nanjing.

Flight carbon footprint between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)

On average, flying from Shigatse to Nanjing generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 435 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 Nanjing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG).

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 Nanjing Lukou International Airport
City: Nanjing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NKG
ICAO Code: ZSNJ
Coordinates: 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″E