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How far is Qiemo from Shigatse?

The distance between Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) and Qiemo (Qiemo Yudu Airport) is 644 miles / 1036 kilometers / 560 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shigatse (RKZ) to Qiemo (IQM) is 1452 miles / 2337 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 22 minutes.

Shigatse Peace Airport – Qiemo Yudu Airport

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Distance from Shigatse to Qiemo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 644.010 miles
  • 1036.433 kilometers
  • 559.629 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
  • 645.275 miles
  • 1038.470 kilometers
  • 560.729 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 Qiemo?

The estimated flight time from Shigatse Peace Airport to Qiemo Yudu Airport is 1 hour and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Qiemo Yudu Airport (IQM)

On average, flying from Shigatse to Qiemo generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 260 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 Qiemo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Qiemo Yudu Airport (IQM).

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 Qiemo Yudu Airport
City: Qiemo
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: IQM
ICAO Code: ZWCM
Coordinates: 38°8′57″N, 85°31′58″E