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How far is Shigatse from Aksu?

The distance between Aksu (Aksu Onsu Airport) and Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) is 965 miles / 1553 kilometers / 839 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Aksu (AKU) to Shigatse (RKZ) is 1756 miles / 2826 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 58 minutes.

Aksu Onsu Airport – Shigatse Peace Airport

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Distance from Aksu to Shigatse

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 965.143 miles
  • 1553.247 kilometers
  • 838.686 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
  • 966.109 miles
  • 1554.801 kilometers
  • 839.525 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 Aksu to Shigatse?

The estimated flight time from Aksu Onsu Airport to Shigatse Peace Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aksu Onsu Airport (AKU) and Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ)

On average, flying from Aksu to Shigatse generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 327 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Aksu to Shigatse

See the map of the shortest flight path between Aksu Onsu Airport (AKU) and Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ).

Airport information

Origin Aksu Onsu Airport
City: Aksu
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: AKU
ICAO Code: ZWAK
Coordinates: 41°15′45″N, 80°17′30″E
Destination Shigatse Peace Airport
City: Shigatse
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: RKZ
ICAO Code: ZURK
Coordinates: 29°21′6″N, 89°18′41″E