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How far is Suntar from Shigatse?

The distance between Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) and Suntar (Suntar Airport) is 2603 miles / 4190 kilometers / 2262 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shigatse (RKZ) to Suntar (SUY) is 4072 miles / 6554 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 98 hours 29 minutes.

Shigatse Peace Airport – Suntar Airport

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2603
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4190
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2262
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Distance from Shigatse to Suntar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2603.478 miles
  • 4189.891 kilometers
  • 2262.360 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
  • 2602.629 miles
  • 4188.525 kilometers
  • 2261.622 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 Suntar?

The estimated flight time from Shigatse Peace Airport to Suntar Airport is 5 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Suntar Airport (SUY)

On average, flying from Shigatse to Suntar generates about 287 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 287 kilograms equals 633 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 Suntar

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

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 Suntar Airport
City: Suntar
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: SUY
ICAO Code: UENS
Coordinates: 62°11′6″N, 117°38′6″E