How far is Shigatse from Lijiang?
The distance between Lijiang (Lijiang Sanyi International Airport) and Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) is 693 miles / 1115 kilometers / 602 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lijiang (LJG) to Shigatse (RKZ) is 1220 miles / 1963 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 3 minutes.
Lijiang Sanyi International Airport – Shigatse Peace Airport
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Distance from Lijiang to Shigatse
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lijiang to Shigatse. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 692.766 miles
- 1114.899 kilometers
- 601.998 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- 691.738 miles
- 1113.244 kilometers
- 601.104 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 Shigatse?
The estimated flight time from Lijiang Sanyi International Airport to Shigatse Peace Airport is 1 hour and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lijiang and Shigatse?
Flight carbon footprint between Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) and Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ)
On average, flying from Lijiang to Shigatse generates about 124 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 124 kilograms equals 273 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 Shigatse
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) and Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ).
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 | Shigatse Peace Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shigatse |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | RKZ |
| ICAO Code: | ZURK |
| Coordinates: | 29°21′6″N, 89°18′41″E |