How far is Xichang from Shigatse?

The distance between Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) and Xichang (Xichang Qingshan Airport) is 787 miles / 1267 kilometers / 684 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shigatse (RKZ) to Xichang (XIC) is 1391 miles / 2238 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 38 minutes.

Distance from Shigatse to Xichang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 787.040 miles
• 1266.619 kilometers
• 683.919 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

• 785.613 miles
• 1264.322 kilometers
• 682.679 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 Xichang?

The estimated flight time from Shigatse Peace Airport to Xichang Qingshan Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shigatse and Xichang?

There is no time difference between Shigatse and Xichang.

Flight carbon footprint between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC)

On average, flying from Shigatse to Xichang generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 295 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 Xichang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC).

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	Xichang Qingshan Airport
City:	Xichang
Country:	China
IATA Code:	XIC
ICAO Code:	ZUXC
Coordinates:	27°59′20″N, 102°11′2″E