How far is Shigatse from Guangzhou?
The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) is 1540 miles / 2478 kilometers / 1338 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Guangzhou (CAN) to Shigatse (RKZ) is 2273 miles / 3658 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 5 minutes.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Shigatse Peace Airport
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Distance from Guangzhou to Shigatse
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Guangzhou to Shigatse. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1539.861 miles
- 2478.165 kilometers
- 1338.102 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- 1537.714 miles
- 2474.711 kilometers
- 1336.237 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 Guangzhou to Shigatse?
The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Shigatse Peace Airport is 3 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Guangzhou and Shigatse?
Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ)
On average, flying from Guangzhou to Shigatse generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 401 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Guangzhou to Shigatse
See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ).
Airport information
| Origin | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Guangzhou |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | CAN |
| ICAO Code: | ZGGG |
| Coordinates: | 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″E |
| Destination | Shigatse Peace Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shigatse |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | RKZ |
| ICAO Code: | ZURK |
| Coordinates: | 29°21′6″N, 89°18′41″E |