How far is Rukumkot from Shigatse?
The distance between Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) and Rukumkot (Chaurjahari Airport) is 434 miles / 698 kilometers / 377 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shigatse (RKZ) to Rukumkot (RUK) is 887 miles / 1427 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 58 minutes.
Shigatse Peace Airport – Chaurjahari Airport
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Distance from Shigatse to Rukumkot
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shigatse to Rukumkot. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 433.724 miles
- 698.011 kilometers
- 376.896 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- 432.928 miles
- 696.730 kilometers
- 376.204 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 Rukumkot?
The estimated flight time from Shigatse Peace Airport to Chaurjahari Airport is 1 hour and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shigatse and Rukumkot?
Flight carbon footprint between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Chaurjahari Airport (RUK)
On average, flying from Shigatse to Rukumkot generates about 89 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 89 kilograms equals 196 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 Rukumkot
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Chaurjahari Airport (RUK).
Airport information
| Origin | Shigatse Peace Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shigatse |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | RKZ |
| ICAO Code: | ZURK |
| Coordinates: | 29°21′6″N, 89°18′41″E |
| Destination | Chaurjahari Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rukumkot |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | RUK |
| ICAO Code: | VNRK |
| Coordinates: | 28°37′37″N, 82°11′41″E |