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How far is Biratnagar from Shigatse?

The distance between Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) and Biratnagar (Biratnagar Airport) is 234 miles / 377 kilometers / 203 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shigatse (RKZ) to Biratnagar (BIR) is 398 miles / 640 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 51 minutes.

Shigatse Peace Airport – Biratnagar Airport

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Distance from Shigatse to Biratnagar

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shigatse to Biratnagar. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 233.973 miles
  • 376.544 kilometers
  • 203.317 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
  • 234.418 miles
  • 377.259 kilometers
  • 203.703 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 Shigatse to Biratnagar?

The estimated flight time from Shigatse Peace Airport to Biratnagar Airport is 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Biratnagar Airport (BIR)

On average, flying from Shigatse to Biratnagar generates about 59 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 59 kilograms equals 131 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shigatse to Biratnagar

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Biratnagar Airport (BIR).

Airport information

Origin Shigatse Peace Airport
City: Shigatse
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: RKZ
ICAO Code: ZURK
Coordinates: 29°21′6″N, 89°18′41″E
Destination Biratnagar Airport
City: Biratnagar
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: BIR
ICAO Code: VNVT
Coordinates: 26°28′53″N, 87°15′50″E