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How far is Gilgit from Shillong?

The distance between Shillong (Shillong Airport) and Gilgit (Gilgit Airport) is 1260 miles / 2028 kilometers / 1095 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shillong (SHL) to Gilgit (GIL) is 2492 miles / 4010 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 31 minutes.

Shillong Airport – Gilgit Airport

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1260
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2028
Kilometers
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1095
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Flight time duration
2 h 53 min
CO2 emission
164 kg

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Distance from Shillong to Gilgit

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shillong to Gilgit. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1260.026 miles
  • 2027.815 kilometers
  • 1094.933 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
  • 1259.461 miles
  • 2026.905 kilometers
  • 1094.441 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 Shillong to Gilgit?

The estimated flight time from Shillong Airport to Gilgit Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shillong Airport (SHL) and Gilgit Airport (GIL)

On average, flying from Shillong to Gilgit generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 362 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shillong to Gilgit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shillong Airport (SHL) and Gilgit Airport (GIL).

Airport information

Origin Shillong Airport
City: Shillong
Country: India Flag of India
IATA Code: SHL
ICAO Code: VEBI
Coordinates: 25°42′12″N, 91°58′43″E
Destination Gilgit Airport
City: Gilgit
Country: Pakistan Flag of Pakistan
IATA Code: GIL
ICAO Code: OPGT
Coordinates: 35°55′7″N, 74°20′0″E