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How far is Gilgit from Zhongwei?

The distance between Zhongwei (Zhongwei Shapotou Airport) and Gilgit (Gilgit Airport) is 1706 miles / 2746 kilometers / 1483 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Zhongwei (ZHY) to Gilgit (GIL) is 2353 miles / 3787 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 32 minutes.

Zhongwei Shapotou Airport – Gilgit Airport

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Distance from Zhongwei to Gilgit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1706.480 miles
  • 2746.313 kilometers
  • 1482.891 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
  • 1702.563 miles
  • 2740.010 kilometers
  • 1479.487 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 Zhongwei to Gilgit?

The estimated flight time from Zhongwei Shapotou Airport to Gilgit Airport is 3 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY) and Gilgit Airport (GIL)

On average, flying from Zhongwei to Gilgit generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 426 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Zhongwei to Gilgit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY) and Gilgit Airport (GIL).

Airport information

Origin Zhongwei Shapotou Airport
City: Zhongwei
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: ZHY
ICAO Code: ZLZW
Coordinates: 37°34′23″N, 105°9′16″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