How far is Shigatse from Xi'an?
The distance between Xi'an (Xi'an Xianyang International Airport) and Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) is 1193 miles / 1920 kilometers / 1037 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Xi'an (XIY) to Shigatse (RKZ) is 1754 miles / 2822 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 12 minutes.
Xi'an Xianyang International Airport – Shigatse Peace Airport
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Distance from Xi'an to Shigatse
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Xi'an to Shigatse. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1193.160 miles
- 1920.204 kilometers
- 1036.827 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- 1191.214 miles
- 1917.072 kilometers
- 1035.136 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 Xi'an to Shigatse?
The estimated flight time from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport to Shigatse Peace Airport is 2 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Xi'an and Shigatse?
Flight carbon footprint between Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ)
On average, flying from Xi'an to Shigatse generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 355 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Xi'an to Shigatse
See the map of the shortest flight path between Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ).
Airport information
| Origin | Xi'an Xianyang International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Xi'an |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | XIY |
| ICAO Code: | ZLXY |
| Coordinates: | 34°26′49″N, 108°45′7″E |
| Destination | Shigatse Peace Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shigatse |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | RKZ |
| ICAO Code: | ZURK |
| Coordinates: | 29°21′6″N, 89°18′41″E |