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How far is Gilgit from Ürümqi?

The distance between Ürümqi (Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport) and Gilgit (Gilgit Airport) is 888 miles / 1428 kilometers / 771 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ürümqi (URC) to Gilgit (GIL) is 1260 miles / 2027 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 18 minutes.

Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport – Gilgit Airport

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Distance from Ürümqi to Gilgit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 887.591 miles
  • 1428.439 kilometers
  • 771.295 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
  • 886.732 miles
  • 1427.057 kilometers
  • 770.549 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 Ürümqi to Gilgit?

The estimated flight time from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Gilgit Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) and Gilgit Airport (GIL)

On average, flying from Ürümqi to Gilgit generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 314 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ürümqi to Gilgit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) and Gilgit Airport (GIL).

Airport information

Origin Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport
City: Ürümqi
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: URC
ICAO Code: ZWWW
Coordinates: 43°54′25″N, 87°28′27″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