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How far is Gilgit from Xiahe?

The distance between Xiahe (Gannan Xiahe Airport) and Gilgit (Gilgit Airport) is 1595 miles / 2567 kilometers / 1386 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Xiahe (GXH) to Gilgit (GIL) is 2323 miles / 3739 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 43 minutes.

Gannan Xiahe Airport – Gilgit Airport

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Distance from Xiahe to Gilgit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1594.993 miles
  • 2566.892 kilometers
  • 1386.011 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
  • 1591.440 miles
  • 2561.174 kilometers
  • 1382.923 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 Xiahe to Gilgit?

The estimated flight time from Gannan Xiahe Airport to Gilgit Airport is 3 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gannan Xiahe Airport (GXH) and Gilgit Airport (GIL)

On average, flying from Xiahe to Gilgit generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 409 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Xiahe to Gilgit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gannan Xiahe Airport (GXH) and Gilgit Airport (GIL).

Airport information

Origin Gannan Xiahe Airport
City: Xiahe
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: GXH
ICAO Code: ZLXH
Coordinates: 34°48′37″N, 102°38′40″E
Destination Gilgit Airport
City: Gilgit
Country: Pakistan Flag of Pakistan
IATA Code: GIL
ICAO Code: OPGT
Coordinates: 35°55′7″N, 74°20′0″E