How far is Shigatse from Simao?

The distance between Simao (Pu'er Simao Airport) and Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) is 853 miles / 1372 kilometers / 741 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Simao (SYM) to Shigatse (RKZ) is 1567 miles / 2522 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 20 minutes.

Distance from Simao to Shigatse

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 852.597 miles
• 1372.122 kilometers
• 740.886 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

• 852.391 miles
• 1371.791 kilometers
• 740.708 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 Simao to Shigatse?

The estimated flight time from Pu'er Simao Airport to Shigatse Peace Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.

What is the time difference between Simao and Shigatse?

There is no time difference between Simao and Shigatse.

Flight carbon footprint between Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM) and Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ)

On average, flying from Simao to Shigatse generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 308 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Simao to Shigatse

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM) and Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ).

Airport information

Origin	Pu'er Simao Airport
City:	Simao
Country:	China
IATA Code:	SYM
ICAO Code:	ZPSM
Coordinates:	22°47′35″N, 100°57′32″E

Destination	Shigatse Peace Airport
City:	Shigatse
Country:	China
IATA Code:	RKZ
ICAO Code:	ZURK
Coordinates:	29°21′6″N, 89°18′41″E