How far is Shigatse from Kunming?
The distance between Kunming (Kunming Changshui International Airport) and Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) is 879 miles / 1415 kilometers / 764 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kunming (KMG) to Shigatse (RKZ) is 1486 miles / 2391 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 44 minutes.
Kunming Changshui International Airport – Shigatse Peace Airport
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Distance from Kunming to Shigatse
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kunming to Shigatse. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 879.246 miles
- 1415.009 kilometers
- 764.044 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- 878.196 miles
- 1413.320 kilometers
- 763.132 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 Kunming to Shigatse?
The estimated flight time from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Shigatse Peace Airport is 2 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kunming and Shigatse?
Flight carbon footprint between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ)
On average, flying from Kunming to Shigatse generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 313 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kunming to Shigatse
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ).
Airport information
| Origin | Kunming Changshui International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kunming |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | KMG |
| ICAO Code: | ZPPP |
| Coordinates: | 24°59′32″N, 102°44′38″E |
| Destination | Shigatse Peace Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shigatse |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | RKZ |
| ICAO Code: | ZURK |
| Coordinates: | 29°21′6″N, 89°18′41″E |