How far is Gilgit from Sanming?

The distance between Sanming (Shaxian Airport) and Gilgit (Gilgit Airport) is 2636 miles / 4242 kilometers / 2290 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sanming (SQJ) to Gilgit (GIL) is 3562 miles / 5733 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 5 minutes.

Distance from Sanming to Gilgit

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sanming to Gilgit. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2635.637 miles
• 4241.647 kilometers
• 2290.306 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

• 2631.134 miles
• 4234.400 kilometers
• 2286.393 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 Sanming to Gilgit?

The estimated flight time from Shaxian Airport to Gilgit Airport is 5 hours and 29 minutes.

What is the time difference between Sanming and Gilgit?

The time difference between Sanming and Gilgit is 3 hours. Gilgit is 3 hours behind Sanming.

Flight carbon footprint between Shaxian Airport (SQJ) and Gilgit Airport (GIL)

On average, flying from Sanming to Gilgit generates about 291 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 291 kilograms equals 642 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sanming to Gilgit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shaxian Airport (SQJ) and Gilgit Airport (GIL).

Airport information

Origin	Shaxian Airport
City:	Sanming
Country:	China
IATA Code:	SQJ
ICAO Code:	ZSSM
Coordinates:	26°25′34″N, 117°50′0″E

Destination	Gilgit Airport
City:	Gilgit
Country:	Pakistan
IATA Code:	GIL
ICAO Code:	OPGT
Coordinates:	35°55′7″N, 74°20′0″E