How far is Shigatse from Ürümqi?
The distance between Ürümqi (Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport) and Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) is 1009 miles / 1623 kilometers / 877 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ürümqi (URC) to Shigatse (RKZ) is 1754 miles / 2822 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 17 minutes.
Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport – Shigatse Peace Airport
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Distance from Ürümqi to Shigatse
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ürümqi to Shigatse. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1008.761 miles
- 1623.444 kilometers
- 876.590 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- 1010.741 miles
- 1626.630 kilometers
- 878.310 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 Ürümqi to Shigatse?
The estimated flight time from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Shigatse Peace Airport is 2 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ürümqi and Shigatse?
The time difference between Ürümqi and Shigatse is 2 hours. Shigatse is 2 hours ahead of Ürümqi.
Flight carbon footprint between Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) and Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ)
On average, flying from Ürümqi to Shigatse generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 334 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Ürümqi to Shigatse
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) and Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ).
Airport information
| Origin | Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ürümqi |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | URC |
| ICAO Code: | ZWWW |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′25″N, 87°28′27″E |
| Destination | Shigatse Peace Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shigatse |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | RKZ |
| ICAO Code: | ZURK |
| Coordinates: | 29°21′6″N, 89°18′41″E |