How far is Taplejung from Shigatse?
The distance between Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) and Taplejung (Taplejung Airport) is 169 miles / 273 kilometers / 147 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shigatse (RKZ) to Taplejung (TPJ) is 437 miles / 703 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 44 minutes.
Shigatse Peace Airport – Taplejung Airport
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Distance from Shigatse to Taplejung
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shigatse to Taplejung. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 169.350 miles
- 272.542 kilometers
- 147.161 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- 169.617 miles
- 272.972 kilometers
- 147.393 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 Taplejung?
The estimated flight time from Shigatse Peace Airport to Taplejung Airport is 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shigatse and Taplejung?
Flight carbon footprint between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Taplejung Airport (TPJ)
On average, flying from Shigatse to Taplejung generates about 50 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 50 kilograms equals 110 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 Taplejung
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Taplejung Airport (TPJ).
Airport information
| Origin | Shigatse Peace Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shigatse |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | RKZ |
| ICAO Code: | ZURK |
| Coordinates: | 29°21′6″N, 89°18′41″E |
| Destination | Taplejung Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Taplejung |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | TPJ |
| ICAO Code: | VNTJ |
| Coordinates: | 27°21′3″N, 87°41′42″E |