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How far is Gilgit from Lincang?

The distance between Lincang (Lincang Airport) and Gilgit (Gilgit Airport) is 1748 miles / 2814 kilometers / 1519 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lincang (LNJ) to Gilgit (GIL) is 3120 miles / 5021 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 43 minutes.

Lincang Airport – Gilgit Airport

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Distance from Lincang to Gilgit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1748.337 miles
  • 2813.675 kilometers
  • 1519.263 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
  • 1746.970 miles
  • 2811.476 kilometers
  • 1518.076 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 Lincang to Gilgit?

The estimated flight time from Lincang Airport to Gilgit Airport is 3 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lincang Airport (LNJ) and Gilgit Airport (GIL)

On average, flying from Lincang to Gilgit generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 432 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lincang to Gilgit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lincang Airport (LNJ) and Gilgit Airport (GIL).

Airport information

Origin Lincang Airport
City: Lincang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: LNJ
ICAO Code: ZPLC
Coordinates: 23°44′17″N, 100°1′30″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