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How far is Gilgit from Simao?

The distance between Simao (Pu'er Simao Airport) and Gilgit (Gilgit Airport) is 1834 miles / 2952 kilometers / 1594 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Simao (SYM) to Gilgit (GIL) is 3312 miles / 5330 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 34 minutes.

Pu'er Simao Airport – Gilgit Airport

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Distance from Simao to Gilgit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1834.294 miles
  • 2952.010 kilometers
  • 1593.958 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
  • 1833.040 miles
  • 2949.992 kilometers
  • 1592.868 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 Simao to Gilgit?

The estimated flight time from Pu'er Simao Airport to Gilgit Airport is 3 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM) and Gilgit Airport (GIL)

On average, flying from Simao to Gilgit generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 447 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Simao to Gilgit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM) and Gilgit Airport (GIL).

Airport information

Origin Pu'er Simao Airport
City: Simao
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SYM
ICAO Code: ZPSM
Coordinates: 22°47′35″N, 100°57′32″E
Destination Gilgit Airport
City: Gilgit
Country: Pakistan Flag of Pakistan
IATA Code: GIL
ICAO Code: OPGT
Coordinates: 35°55′7″N, 74°20′0″E