How far is Beijing from Shigatse?
The distance between Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) is 1710 miles / 2752 kilometers / 1486 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shigatse (RKZ) to Beijing (PEK) is 2286 miles / 3679 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 50 minutes.
Shigatse Peace Airport – Beijing Capital International Airport
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Distance from Shigatse to Beijing
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shigatse to Beijing. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1710.143 miles
- 2752.208 kilometers
- 1486.074 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- 1707.833 miles
- 2748.491 kilometers
- 1484.066 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 Beijing?
The estimated flight time from Shigatse Peace Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shigatse and Beijing?
Flight carbon footprint between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
On average, flying from Shigatse to Beijing generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 426 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 Beijing
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
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 | Beijing Capital International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beijing |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | PEK |
| ICAO Code: | ZBAA |
| Coordinates: | 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E |