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How far is Gilgit from Shaoyang?

The distance between Shaoyang (Shaoyang Wugang Airport) and Gilgit (Gilgit Airport) is 2222 miles / 3576 kilometers / 1931 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shaoyang (WGN) to Gilgit (GIL) is 3169 miles / 5100 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 5 minutes.

Shaoyang Wugang Airport – Gilgit Airport

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1931
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Distance from Shaoyang to Gilgit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2222.278 miles
  • 3576.409 kilometers
  • 1931.106 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
  • 2218.654 miles
  • 3570.578 kilometers
  • 1927.958 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 Shaoyang to Gilgit?

The estimated flight time from Shaoyang Wugang Airport to Gilgit Airport is 4 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shaoyang Wugang Airport (WGN) and Gilgit Airport (GIL)

On average, flying from Shaoyang to Gilgit generates about 243 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 243 kilograms equals 536 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shaoyang to Gilgit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shaoyang Wugang Airport (WGN) and Gilgit Airport (GIL).

Airport information

Origin Shaoyang Wugang Airport
City: Shaoyang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: WGN
ICAO Code: ZGSY
Coordinates: 26°48′7″N, 110°38′31″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