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How far is Shigatse from Wuhan?

The distance between Wuhan (Wuhan Tianhe International Airport) and Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) is 1492 miles / 2401 kilometers / 1296 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wuhan (WUH) to Shigatse (RKZ) is 2059 miles / 3314 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 3 minutes.

Wuhan Tianhe International Airport – Shigatse Peace Airport

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Distance from Wuhan to Shigatse

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wuhan to Shigatse. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1491.829 miles
  • 2400.865 kilometers
  • 1296.364 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
  • 1488.942 miles
  • 2396.220 kilometers
  • 1293.855 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 Wuhan to Shigatse?

The estimated flight time from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Shigatse Peace Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.

What is the time difference between Wuhan and Shigatse?

There is no time difference between Wuhan and Shigatse.

Flight carbon footprint between Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) and Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ)

On average, flying from Wuhan to Shigatse generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wuhan to Shigatse

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) and Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ).

Airport information

Origin Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
City: Wuhan
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: WUH
ICAO Code: ZHHH
Coordinates: 30°47′1″N, 114°12′28″E
Destination Shigatse Peace Airport
City: Shigatse
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: RKZ
ICAO Code: ZURK
Coordinates: 29°21′6″N, 89°18′41″E