How far is Lijiang from Almaty?
The distance between Almaty (Almaty International Airport) and Lijiang (Lijiang Sanyi International Airport) is 1736 miles / 2794 kilometers / 1509 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Almaty (ALA) to Lijiang (LJG) is 2510 miles / 4040 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 23 minutes.
Almaty International Airport – Lijiang Sanyi International Airport
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Distance from Almaty to Lijiang
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Almaty to Lijiang. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1736.304 miles
- 2794.311 kilometers
- 1508.807 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- 1735.876 miles
- 2793.622 kilometers
- 1508.435 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 Almaty to Lijiang?
The estimated flight time from Almaty International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Almaty and Lijiang?
The time difference between Almaty and Lijiang is 3 hours. Lijiang is 3 hours ahead of Almaty.
Flight carbon footprint between Almaty International Airport (ALA) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG)
On average, flying from Almaty to Lijiang generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 430 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Almaty to Lijiang
See the map of the shortest flight path between Almaty International Airport (ALA) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG).
Airport information
| Origin | Almaty International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Almaty |
| Country: | Kazakhstan  |
| IATA Code: | ALA |
| ICAO Code: | UAAA |
| Coordinates: | 43°21′7″N, 77°2′25″E |
| Destination | Lijiang Sanyi International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lijiang |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | LJG |
| ICAO Code: | ZPLJ |
| Coordinates: | 26°40′45″N, 100°14′44″E |