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How far is Gilgit from Yanji?

The distance between Yanji (Yanji Chaoyangchuan International Airport) and Gilgit (Gilgit Airport) is 2936 miles / 4725 kilometers / 2551 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yanji (YNJ) to Gilgit (GIL) is 3605 miles / 5802 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 59 minutes.

Yanji Chaoyangchuan International Airport – Gilgit Airport

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Distance from Yanji to Gilgit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2935.735 miles
  • 4724.607 kilometers
  • 2551.084 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
  • 2928.830 miles
  • 4713.496 kilometers
  • 2545.084 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 Yanji to Gilgit?

The estimated flight time from Yanji Chaoyangchuan International Airport to Gilgit Airport is 6 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yanji Chaoyangchuan International Airport (YNJ) and Gilgit Airport (GIL)

On average, flying from Yanji to Gilgit generates about 327 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 327 kilograms equals 720 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Yanji to Gilgit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yanji Chaoyangchuan International Airport (YNJ) and Gilgit Airport (GIL).

Airport information

Origin Yanji Chaoyangchuan International Airport
City: Yanji
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: YNJ
ICAO Code: ZYYJ
Coordinates: 42°52′58″N, 129°27′3″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