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How far is Muang Xay from Shigatse?

The distance between Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) and Muang Xay (Oudomsay Airport) is 993 miles / 1598 kilometers / 863 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shigatse (RKZ) to Muang Xay (ODY) is 1788 miles / 2877 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 18 minutes.

Shigatse Peace Airport – Oudomsay Airport

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Distance from Shigatse to Muang Xay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 993.142 miles
  • 1598.307 kilometers
  • 863.017 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
  • 993.417 miles
  • 1598.750 kilometers
  • 863.256 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 Muang Xay?

The estimated flight time from Shigatse Peace Airport to Oudomsay Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Oudomsay Airport (ODY)

On average, flying from Shigatse to Muang Xay generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 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 Muang Xay

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

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 Oudomsay Airport
City: Muang Xay
Country: Laos Flag of Laos
IATA Code: ODY
ICAO Code: VLOS
Coordinates: 20°40′57″N, 101°59′38″E