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How far is Zaysan from Shigatse?

The distance between Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) and Zaysan (Zaysan Airport) is 1273 miles / 2049 kilometers / 1106 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shigatse (RKZ) to Zaysan (SZI) is 2122 miles / 3415 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 23 minutes.

Shigatse Peace Airport – Zaysan Airport

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Distance from Shigatse to Zaysan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1273.197 miles
  • 2049.011 kilometers
  • 1106.378 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
  • 1275.178 miles
  • 2052.200 kilometers
  • 1108.099 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 Zaysan?

The estimated flight time from Shigatse Peace Airport to Zaysan Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Zaysan Airport (SZI)

On average, flying from Shigatse to Zaysan generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 364 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 Zaysan

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

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 Zaysan Airport
City: Zaysan
Country: Kazakhstan Flag of Kazakhstan
IATA Code: SZI
ICAO Code: UASZ
Coordinates: 47°29′14″N, 84°53′15″E