How far is Shigatse from Taiyuan?
The distance between Taiyuan (Taiyuan Wusu International Airport) and Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) is 1459 miles / 2349 kilometers / 1268 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Taiyuan (TYN) to Shigatse (RKZ) is 1988 miles / 3200 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 18 minutes.
Taiyuan Wusu International Airport – Shigatse Peace Airport
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Distance from Taiyuan to Shigatse
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Taiyuan to Shigatse. 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 Taiyuan to Shigatse?
The estimated flight time from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport to Shigatse Peace Airport is 3 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Taiyuan and Shigatse?
Flight carbon footprint between Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) and Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ)
On average, flying from Taiyuan to Shigatse 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 Taiyuan to Shigatse
See the map of the shortest flight path between Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) and Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ).
Airport information
| Origin | Taiyuan Wusu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Taiyuan |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | TYN |
| ICAO Code: | ZBYN |
| Coordinates: | 37°44′48″N, 112°37′40″E |
| Destination | Shigatse Peace Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shigatse |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | RKZ |
| ICAO Code: | ZURK |
| Coordinates: | 29°21′6″N, 89°18′41″E |