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How far is Gilgit from Tianshui?

The distance between Tianshui (Tianshui Maijishan Airport) and Gilgit (Gilgit Airport) is 1778 miles / 2861 kilometers / 1545 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tianshui (THQ) to Gilgit (GIL) is 2492 miles / 4011 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 58 minutes.

Tianshui Maijishan Airport – Gilgit Airport

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Distance from Tianshui to Gilgit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1777.814 miles
  • 2861.114 kilometers
  • 1544.878 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
  • 1773.870 miles
  • 2854.767 kilometers
  • 1541.451 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 Tianshui to Gilgit?

The estimated flight time from Tianshui Maijishan Airport to Gilgit Airport is 3 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tianshui Maijishan Airport (THQ) and Gilgit Airport (GIL)

On average, flying from Tianshui to Gilgit generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 437 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tianshui to Gilgit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tianshui Maijishan Airport (THQ) and Gilgit Airport (GIL).

Airport information

Origin Tianshui Maijishan Airport
City: Tianshui
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: THQ
ICAO Code: ZLTS
Coordinates: 34°33′33″N, 105°51′36″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