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How far is Sapporo from Shigatse?

The distance between Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) and Sapporo (New Chitose Airport) is 3022 miles / 4864 kilometers / 2626 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shigatse (RKZ) to Sapporo (CTS) is 4698 miles / 7561 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 93 hours 18 minutes.

Shigatse Peace Airport – New Chitose Airport

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Distance from Shigatse to Sapporo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3022.361 miles
  • 4864.019 kilometers
  • 2626.360 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
  • 3016.750 miles
  • 4854.989 kilometers
  • 2621.484 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 Sapporo?

The estimated flight time from Shigatse Peace Airport to New Chitose Airport is 6 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and New Chitose Airport (CTS)

On average, flying from Shigatse to Sapporo generates about 337 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 337 kilograms equals 743 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 Sapporo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and New Chitose Airport (CTS).

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 New Chitose Airport
City: Sapporo
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: CTS
ICAO Code: RJCC
Coordinates: 42°46′30″N, 141°41′31″E