How far is Shigatse from Xining?
The distance between Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) and Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) is 889 miles / 1430 kilometers / 772 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Xining (XNN) to Shigatse (RKZ) is 1274 miles / 2050 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 24 minutes.
Xining Caojiabao International Airport – Shigatse Peace Airport
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Distance from Xining to Shigatse
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Xining to Shigatse. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 888.571 miles
- 1430.017 kilometers
- 772.147 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- 888.004 miles
- 1429.104 kilometers
- 771.654 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 Xining to Shigatse?
The estimated flight time from Xining Caojiabao International Airport to Shigatse Peace Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Xining and Shigatse?
Flight carbon footprint between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ)
On average, flying from Xining to Shigatse generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 314 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Xining to Shigatse
See the map of the shortest flight path between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ).
Airport information
| Origin | Xining Caojiabao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Xining |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | XNN |
| ICAO Code: | ZLXN |
| Coordinates: | 36°31′39″N, 102°2′34″E |
| Destination | Shigatse Peace Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shigatse |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | RKZ |
| ICAO Code: | ZURK |
| Coordinates: | 29°21′6″N, 89°18′41″E |