How far is Putao from Shigatse?
The distance between Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) and Putao (Putao Airport) is 514 miles / 826 kilometers / 446 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shigatse (RKZ) to Putao (PBU) is 1279 miles / 2059 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 16 minutes.
Shigatse Peace Airport – Putao Airport
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Distance from Shigatse to Putao
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shigatse to Putao. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 513.504 miles
- 826.405 kilometers
- 446.223 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- 512.741 miles
- 825.176 kilometers
- 445.559 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 Putao?
The estimated flight time from Shigatse Peace Airport to Putao Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shigatse and Putao?
Flight carbon footprint between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Putao Airport (PBU)
On average, flying from Shigatse to Putao generates about 101 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 101 kilograms equals 222 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 Putao
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Putao Airport (PBU).
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 | Putao Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Putao |
| Country: | Burma  |
| IATA Code: | PBU |
| ICAO Code: | VYPT |
| Coordinates: | 27°19′47″N, 97°25′34″E |