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How far is Gilgit from Yining?

The distance between Yining (Yining Airport) and Gilgit (Gilgit Airport) is 667 miles / 1073 kilometers / 580 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yining (YIN) to Gilgit (GIL) is 1222 miles / 1967 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 27 minutes.

Yining Airport – Gilgit Airport

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667
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Distance from Yining to Gilgit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 666.914 miles
  • 1073.294 kilometers
  • 579.533 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
  • 667.072 miles
  • 1073.548 kilometers
  • 579.670 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 Yining to Gilgit?

The estimated flight time from Yining Airport to Gilgit Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yining Airport (YIN) and Gilgit Airport (GIL)

On average, flying from Yining to Gilgit generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 266 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Yining to Gilgit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yining Airport (YIN) and Gilgit Airport (GIL).

Airport information

Origin Yining Airport
City: Yining
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: YIN
ICAO Code: ZWYN
Coordinates: 43°57′20″N, 81°19′49″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