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How far is Tachileik from Shiquanhe?

The distance between Shiquanhe (Ngari Gunsa Airport) and Tachileik (Tachilek Airport) is 1466 miles / 2360 kilometers / 1274 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shiquanhe (NGQ) to Tachileik (THL) is 2414 miles / 3885 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 52 minutes.

Ngari Gunsa Airport – Tachilek Airport

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1466
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2360
Kilometers
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1274
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 16 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
177 kg

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Distance from Shiquanhe to Tachileik

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shiquanhe to Tachileik. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1466.202 miles
  • 2359.624 kilometers
  • 1274.095 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
  • 1465.953 miles
  • 2359.223 kilometers
  • 1273.879 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 Shiquanhe to Tachileik?

The estimated flight time from Ngari Gunsa Airport to Tachilek Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) and Tachilek Airport (THL)

On average, flying from Shiquanhe to Tachileik generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 391 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shiquanhe to Tachileik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) and Tachilek Airport (THL).

Airport information

Origin Ngari Gunsa Airport
City: Shiquanhe
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NGQ
ICAO Code: ZUAL
Coordinates: 32°6′0″N, 80°3′11″E
Destination Tachilek Airport
City: Tachileik
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: THL
ICAO Code: VYTL
Coordinates: 20°29′1″N, 99°56′7″E