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How far is Shigatse from Shantou?

The distance between Shantou (Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport) and Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) is 1746 miles / 2810 kilometers / 1517 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shantou (SWA) to Shigatse (RKZ) is 2528 miles / 4068 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 46 minutes.

Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport – Shigatse Peace Airport

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Distance from Shantou to Shigatse

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1745.761 miles
  • 2809.530 kilometers
  • 1517.025 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
  • 1743.171 miles
  • 2805.362 kilometers
  • 1514.774 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 Shantou to Shigatse?

The estimated flight time from Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport to Shigatse Peace Airport is 3 hours and 48 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shantou and Shigatse?

There is no time difference between Shantou and Shigatse.

Flight carbon footprint between Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA) and Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ)

On average, flying from Shantou to Shigatse generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 432 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shantou to Shigatse

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA) and Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ).

Airport information

Origin Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport
City: Shantou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SWA
ICAO Code: ZGOW
Coordinates: 23°25′36″N, 116°45′43″E
Destination 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