How far is Taiyuan from Shigatse?
The distance between Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) and Taiyuan (Taiyuan Wusu International Airport) is 1459 miles / 2349 kilometers / 1268 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shigatse (RKZ) to Taiyuan (TYN) is 1988 miles / 3199 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 22 minutes.
Shigatse Peace Airport – Taiyuan Wusu International Airport
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Distance from Shigatse to Taiyuan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shigatse to Taiyuan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1459.429 miles
- 2348.723 kilometers
- 1268.209 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- 1457.380 miles
- 2345.426 kilometers
- 1266.429 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 Taiyuan?
The estimated flight time from Shigatse Peace Airport to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport is 3 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shigatse and Taiyuan?
Flight carbon footprint between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN)
On average, flying from Shigatse to Taiyuan generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 390 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 Taiyuan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN).
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 | Taiyuan Wusu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Taiyuan |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | TYN |
| ICAO Code: | ZBYN |
| Coordinates: | 37°44′48″N, 112°37′40″E |