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How far is Shigatse from Bangda?

The distance between Bangda (Qamdo Bamda Airport) and Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) is 475 miles / 764 kilometers / 413 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bangda (BPX) to Shigatse (RKZ) is 744 miles / 1197 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 0 minutes.

Qamdo Bamda Airport – Shigatse Peace Airport

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Distance from Bangda to Shigatse

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 474.838 miles
  • 764.177 kilometers
  • 412.623 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
  • 473.984 miles
  • 762.804 kilometers
  • 411.881 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 Bangda to Shigatse?

The estimated flight time from Qamdo Bamda Airport to Shigatse Peace Airport is 1 hour and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qamdo Bamda Airport (BPX) and Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ)

On average, flying from Bangda to Shigatse generates about 95 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 95 kilograms equals 209 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bangda to Shigatse

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qamdo Bamda Airport (BPX) and Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ).

Airport information

Origin Qamdo Bamda Airport
City: Bangda
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: BPX
ICAO Code: ZUBD
Coordinates: 30°33′12″N, 97°6′29″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