How far is Gilgit from Datong?

The distance between Datong (Datong Yungang Airport) and Gilgit (Gilgit Airport) is 2139 miles / 3442 kilometers / 1858 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Datong (DAT) to Gilgit (GIL) is 2723 miles / 4382 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 8 minutes.

Distance from Datong to Gilgit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2138.538 miles
• 3441.643 kilometers
• 1858.339 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

• 2133.600 miles
• 3433.697 kilometers
• 1854.048 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 Datong to Gilgit?

The estimated flight time from Datong Yungang Airport to Gilgit Airport is 4 hours and 32 minutes.

What is the time difference between Datong and Gilgit?

The time difference between Datong and Gilgit is 3 hours. Gilgit is 3 hours behind Datong.

Flight carbon footprint between Datong Yungang Airport (DAT) and Gilgit Airport (GIL)

On average, flying from Datong to Gilgit generates about 233 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 233 kilograms equals 514 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Datong to Gilgit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Datong Yungang Airport (DAT) and Gilgit Airport (GIL).

Airport information

Origin	Datong Yungang Airport
City:	Datong
Country:	China
IATA Code:	DAT
ICAO Code:	ZBDT
Coordinates:	40°3′37″N, 113°28′55″E

Destination	Gilgit Airport
City:	Gilgit
Country:	Pakistan
IATA Code:	GIL
ICAO Code:	OPGT
Coordinates:	35°55′7″N, 74°20′0″E