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How far is Ulaangom from Shigatse?

The distance between Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) and Ulaangom (Ulaangom Airport) is 1436 miles / 2311 kilometers / 1248 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shigatse (RKZ) to Ulaangom (ULO) is 2311 miles / 3719 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 40 minutes.

Shigatse Peace Airport – Ulaangom Airport

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Distance from Shigatse to Ulaangom

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1435.749 miles
  • 2310.614 kilometers
  • 1247.632 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
  • 1437.814 miles
  • 2313.938 kilometers
  • 1249.426 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 Ulaangom?

The estimated flight time from Shigatse Peace Airport to Ulaangom Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Ulaangom Airport (ULO)

On average, flying from Shigatse to Ulaangom generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 387 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 Ulaangom

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

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 Ulaangom Airport
City: Ulaangom
Country: Mongolia Flag of Mongolia
IATA Code: ULO
ICAO Code: ZMUG
Coordinates: 50°3′59″N, 91°56′17″E