How far is Gilgit from Samarkand?

The distance between Samarkand (Samarkand International Airport) and Gilgit (Gilgit Airport) is 479 miles / 771 kilometers / 416 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Samarkand (SKD) to Gilgit (GIL) is 964 miles / 1551 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 8 minutes.

Distance from Samarkand to Gilgit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 479.072 miles
• 770.992 kilometers
• 416.302 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

• 478.531 miles
• 770.121 kilometers
• 415.832 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 Samarkand to Gilgit?

The estimated flight time from Samarkand International Airport to Gilgit Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.

What is the time difference between Samarkand and Gilgit?

There is no time difference between Samarkand and Gilgit.

Flight carbon footprint between Samarkand International Airport (SKD) and Gilgit Airport (GIL)

On average, flying from Samarkand to Gilgit generates about 96 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 96 kilograms equals 211 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Samarkand to Gilgit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Samarkand International Airport (SKD) and Gilgit Airport (GIL).

Airport information

Origin	Samarkand International Airport
City:	Samarkand
Country:	Uzbekistan
IATA Code:	SKD
ICAO Code:	UTSS
Coordinates:	39°42′1″N, 66°59′1″E

Destination	Gilgit Airport
City:	Gilgit
Country:	Pakistan
IATA Code:	GIL
ICAO Code:	OPGT
Coordinates:	35°55′7″N, 74°20′0″E