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How far is Plastun from Shigatse?

The distance between Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) and Plastun (Plastun Airport) is 2760 miles / 4443 kilometers / 2399 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shigatse (RKZ) to Plastun (TLY) is 3616 miles / 5820 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 43 minutes.

Shigatse Peace Airport – Plastun Airport

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2760
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2399
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Distance from Shigatse to Plastun

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2760.473 miles
  • 4442.550 kilometers
  • 2398.785 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
  • 2755.817 miles
  • 4435.057 kilometers
  • 2394.739 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 Plastun?

The estimated flight time from Shigatse Peace Airport to Plastun Airport is 5 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Plastun Airport (TLY)

On average, flying from Shigatse to Plastun generates about 306 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 306 kilograms equals 674 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 Plastun

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

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 Plastun Airport
City: Plastun
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: TLY
ICAO Code: UHWP
Coordinates: 44°48′53″N, 136°17′31″E