How far is Gilgit from Kangding?

The distance between Kangding (Kangding Airport) and Gilgit (Gilgit Airport) is 1633 miles / 2629 kilometers / 1419 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kangding (KGT) to Gilgit (GIL) is 2532 miles / 4075 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 48 minutes.

Distance from Kangding to Gilgit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1633.357 miles
• 2628.633 kilometers
• 1419.348 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

• 1630.365 miles
• 2623.819 kilometers
• 1416.749 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 Kangding to Gilgit?

The estimated flight time from Kangding Airport to Gilgit Airport is 3 hours and 35 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kangding and Gilgit?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Kangding Airport (KGT) and Gilgit Airport (GIL)

On average, flying from Kangding to Gilgit generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 415 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kangding to Gilgit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangding Airport (KGT) and Gilgit Airport (GIL).

Airport information

Origin	Kangding Airport
City:	Kangding
Country:	China
IATA Code:	KGT
ICAO Code:	ZUKD
Coordinates:	30°9′27″N, 101°44′4″E

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