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How far is Gilgit from Yichang?

The distance between Yichang (Yichang Sanxia Airport) and Gilgit (Gilgit Airport) is 2165 miles / 3484 kilometers / 1881 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yichang (YIH) to Gilgit (GIL) is 3052 miles / 4912 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 1 minutes.

Yichang Sanxia Airport – Gilgit Airport

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1881
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Distance from Yichang to Gilgit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2164.648 miles
  • 3483.663 kilometers
  • 1881.028 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
  • 2160.334 miles
  • 3476.720 kilometers
  • 1877.279 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 Yichang to Gilgit?

The estimated flight time from Yichang Sanxia Airport to Gilgit Airport is 4 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH) and Gilgit Airport (GIL)

On average, flying from Yichang to Gilgit generates about 236 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 236 kilograms equals 521 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Yichang to Gilgit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH) and Gilgit Airport (GIL).

Airport information

Origin Yichang Sanxia Airport
City: Yichang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: YIH
ICAO Code: ZHYC
Coordinates: 30°40′15″N, 111°26′27″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