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How far is Gilgit from Nyingchi?

The distance between Nyingchi (Nyingchi Mainling Airport) and Gilgit (Gilgit Airport) is 1249 miles / 2011 kilometers / 1086 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nyingchi (LZY) to Gilgit (GIL) is 2375 miles / 3822 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 14 minutes.

Nyingchi Mainling Airport – Gilgit Airport

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Distance from Nyingchi to Gilgit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1249.493 miles
  • 2010.864 kilometers
  • 1085.779 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
  • 1247.677 miles
  • 2007.942 kilometers
  • 1084.202 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 Nyingchi to Gilgit?

The estimated flight time from Nyingchi Mainling Airport to Gilgit Airport is 2 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY) and Gilgit Airport (GIL)

On average, flying from Nyingchi to Gilgit generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 361 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nyingchi to Gilgit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY) and Gilgit Airport (GIL).

Airport information

Origin Nyingchi Mainling Airport
City: Nyingchi
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: LZY
ICAO Code: ZUNZ
Coordinates: 29°18′11″N, 94°20′7″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