How far is Kathmandu from Shigatse?
The distance between Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) and Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) is 266 miles / 428 kilometers / 231 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shigatse (RKZ) to Kathmandu (KTM) is 608 miles / 979 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 47 minutes.
Shigatse Peace Airport – Tribhuvan International Airport
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Distance from Shigatse to Kathmandu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shigatse to Kathmandu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 266.017 miles
- 428.113 kilometers
- 231.163 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- 265.771 miles
- 427.718 kilometers
- 230.949 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 Kathmandu?
The estimated flight time from Shigatse Peace Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is 1 hour and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shigatse and Kathmandu?
Flight carbon footprint between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
On average, flying from Shigatse to Kathmandu generates about 64 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 64 kilograms equals 141 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 Kathmandu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).
Airport information
Origin | 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 |
Destination | Tribhuvan International Airport |
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City: | Kathmandu |
Country: | Nepal |
IATA Code: | KTM |
ICAO Code: | VNKT |
Coordinates: | 27°41′47″N, 85°21′32″E |