How far is Gilgit from Lijiang?
The distance between Lijiang (Lijiang Sanyi International Airport) and Gilgit (Gilgit Airport) is 1653 miles / 2661 kilometers / 1437 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lijiang (LJG) to Gilgit (GIL) is 2863 miles / 4608 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 57 minutes.
Lijiang Sanyi International Airport – Gilgit Airport
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Distance from Lijiang to Gilgit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lijiang to Gilgit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1653.261 miles
- 2660.666 kilometers
- 1436.645 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- 1651.126 miles
- 2657.230 kilometers
- 1434.789 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 Lijiang to Gilgit?
The estimated flight time from Lijiang Sanyi International Airport to Gilgit Airport is 3 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lijiang and Gilgit?
The time difference between Lijiang and Gilgit is 3 hours. Gilgit is 3 hours behind Lijiang.
Flight carbon footprint between Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) and Gilgit Airport (GIL)
On average, flying from Lijiang to Gilgit generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 418 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lijiang to Gilgit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) and Gilgit Airport (GIL).
Airport information
| Origin | Lijiang Sanyi International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lijiang |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | LJG |
| ICAO Code: | ZPLJ |
| Coordinates: | 26°40′45″N, 100°14′44″E |
| Destination | Gilgit Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gilgit |
| Country: | Pakistan  |
| IATA Code: | GIL |
| ICAO Code: | OPGT |
| Coordinates: | 35°55′7″N, 74°20′0″E |