How far is Shigatse from Beijing?
The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) is 1710 miles / 2752 kilometers / 1486 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Beijing (PEK) to Shigatse (RKZ) is 2285 miles / 3678 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 47 minutes.
Beijing Capital International Airport – Shigatse Peace Airport
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Distance from Beijing to Shigatse
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Beijing to Shigatse. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1710.143 miles
- 2752.208 kilometers
- 1486.074 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- 1707.833 miles
- 2748.491 kilometers
- 1484.066 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 Beijing to Shigatse?
The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Shigatse Peace Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Beijing and Shigatse?
Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ)
On average, flying from Beijing to Shigatse generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 426 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Beijing to Shigatse
See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ).
Airport information
Origin | Beijing Capital International Airport |
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City: | Beijing |
Country: | China ![]() |
IATA Code: | PEK |
ICAO Code: | ZBAA |
Coordinates: | 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E |
Destination | Shigatse Peace Airport |
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City: | Shigatse |
Country: | China ![]() |
IATA Code: | RKZ |
ICAO Code: | ZURK |
Coordinates: | 29°21′6″N, 89°18′41″E |