How far is Orchid Island from Shigatse?
The distance between Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) and Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) is 2065 miles / 3323 kilometers / 1794 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shigatse (RKZ) to Orchid Island (KYD) is 3133 miles / 5042 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 122 hours 14 minutes.
Shigatse Peace Airport – Lanyu Airport
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Distance from Shigatse to Orchid Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shigatse to Orchid Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2064.944 miles
- 3323.205 kilometers
- 1794.387 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- 2062.010 miles
- 3318.484 kilometers
- 1791.838 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 Orchid Island?
The estimated flight time from Shigatse Peace Airport to Lanyu Airport is 4 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shigatse and Orchid Island?
There is no time difference between Shigatse and Orchid Island.
Flight carbon footprint between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Lanyu Airport (KYD)
On average, flying from Shigatse to Orchid Island generates about 225 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 225 kilograms equals 496 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 Orchid Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Lanyu Airport (KYD).
Airport information
| Origin | Shigatse Peace Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shigatse |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | RKZ |
| ICAO Code: | ZURK |
| Coordinates: | 29°21′6″N, 89°18′41″E |
| Destination | Lanyu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Orchid Island |
| Country: | Taiwan  |
| IATA Code: | KYD |
| ICAO Code: | RCLY |
| Coordinates: | 22°1′37″N, 121°32′6″E |