How far is Chengdu from Shigatse?
The distance between Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) and Chengdu (Chengdu Tianfu International Airport) is 910 miles / 1465 kilometers / 791 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shigatse (RKZ) to Chengdu (TFU) is 1385 miles / 2229 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 8 minutes.
Shigatse Peace Airport – Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
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Distance from Shigatse to Chengdu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shigatse to Chengdu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 910.346 miles
- 1465.060 kilometers
- 791.069 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- 908.599 miles
- 1462.249 kilometers
- 789.551 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 Chengdu?
The estimated flight time from Shigatse Peace Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is 2 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shigatse and Chengdu?
Flight carbon footprint between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
On average, flying from Shigatse to Chengdu generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 318 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 Chengdu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU).
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 | Chengdu Tianfu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chengdu |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | TFU |
| ICAO Code: | ZUTF |
| Coordinates: | 30°18′45″N, 104°26′28″E |