How far is Shigatse from Chengdu?
The distance between Chengdu (Chengdu Tianfu International Airport) and Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) is 910 miles / 1465 kilometers / 791 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chengdu (TFU) to Shigatse (RKZ) is 1383 miles / 2225 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 58 minutes.
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport – Shigatse Peace Airport
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Distance from Chengdu to Shigatse
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chengdu to Shigatse. 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 Chengdu to Shigatse?
The estimated flight time from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Shigatse Peace Airport is 2 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chengdu and Shigatse?
Flight carbon footprint between Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ)
On average, flying from Chengdu to Shigatse 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 Chengdu to Shigatse
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ).
Airport information
| Origin | Chengdu Tianfu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chengdu |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | TFU |
| ICAO Code: | ZUTF |
| Coordinates: | 30°18′45″N, 104°26′28″E |
| Destination | Shigatse Peace Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shigatse |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | RKZ |
| ICAO Code: | ZURK |
| Coordinates: | 29°21′6″N, 89°18′41″E |