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How far is Kulob from Shigatse?

The distance between Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) and Kulob (Kulob Airport) is 1268 miles / 2041 kilometers / 1102 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shigatse (RKZ) to Kulob (TJU) is 2148 miles / 3457 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 39 minutes.

Shigatse Peace Airport – Kulob Airport

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Distance from Shigatse to Kulob

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1268.253 miles
  • 2041.055 kilometers
  • 1102.081 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
  • 1266.834 miles
  • 2038.772 kilometers
  • 1100.849 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 Kulob?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Kulob Airport (TJU)

On average, flying from Shigatse to Kulob generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 363 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 Kulob

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

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 Kulob Airport
City: Kulob
Country: Tajikistan Flag of Tajikistan
IATA Code: TJU
ICAO Code: UTDK
Coordinates: 37°59′17″N, 69°48′18″E