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How far is Simara from Shigatse?

The distance between Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) and Simara (Simara Airport) is 304 miles / 490 kilometers / 264 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shigatse (RKZ) to Simara (SIF) is 558 miles / 898 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 56 minutes.

Shigatse Peace Airport – Simara Airport

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304
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490
Kilometers
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264
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Flight time duration
1 h 4 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min

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Distance from Shigatse to Simara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 304.167 miles
  • 489.510 kilometers
  • 264.314 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
  • 303.991 miles
  • 489.226 kilometers
  • 264.161 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 Simara?

The estimated flight time from Shigatse Peace Airport to Simara Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Simara Airport (SIF)

On average, flying from Shigatse to Simara generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 154 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 Simara

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

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 Simara Airport
City: Simara
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: SIF
ICAO Code: VNSI
Coordinates: 27°9′34″N, 84°58′48″E