How far is Srinagar from Gilgit?
The distance between Gilgit (Gilgit Airport) and Srinagar (Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport) is 135 miles / 218 kilometers / 118 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Gilgit (GIL) to Srinagar (SXR) is 813 miles / 1309 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 45 minutes.
Gilgit Airport – Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport
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Distance from Gilgit to Srinagar
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Gilgit to Srinagar. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 135.489 miles
- 218.048 kilometers
- 117.736 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- 135.780 miles
- 218.516 kilometers
- 117.989 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 Gilgit to Srinagar?
The estimated flight time from Gilgit Airport to Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport is 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Gilgit and Srinagar?
Flight carbon footprint between Gilgit Airport (GIL) and Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport (SXR)
On average, flying from Gilgit to Srinagar generates about 45 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 45 kilograms equals 99 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Gilgit to Srinagar
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gilgit Airport (GIL) and Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport (SXR).
Airport information
| Origin | Gilgit Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gilgit |
| Country: | Pakistan  |
| IATA Code: | GIL |
| ICAO Code: | OPGT |
| Coordinates: | 35°55′7″N, 74°20′0″E |
| Destination | Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Srinagar |
| Country: | India  |
| IATA Code: | SXR |
| ICAO Code: | VISR |
| Coordinates: | 33°59′13″N, 74°46′27″E |