How far is Lhasa from Chengdu?
The distance between Chengdu (Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport) and Lhasa (Lhasa Gonggar Airport) is 786 miles / 1266 kilometers / 683 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chengdu (CTU) to Lhasa (LXA) is 1258 miles / 2024 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 47 minutes.
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport – Lhasa Gonggar Airport
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Distance from Chengdu to Lhasa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chengdu to Lhasa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 786.496 miles
- 1265.743 kilometers
- 683.447 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- 785.012 miles
- 1263.355 kilometers
- 682.157 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 Chengdu to Lhasa?
The estimated flight time from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chengdu and Lhasa?
The time difference between Chengdu and Lhasa is 2 hours. Lhasa is 2 hours behind Chengdu.
Flight carbon footprint between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
On average, flying from Chengdu to Lhasa generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 294 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chengdu to Lhasa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA).
Airport information
| Origin | Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chengdu |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | CTU |
| ICAO Code: | ZUUU |
| Coordinates: | 30°34′42″N, 103°56′49″E |
| Destination | Lhasa Gonggar Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lhasa |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | LXA |
| ICAO Code: | ZULS |
| Coordinates: | 29°17′52″N, 90°54′42″E |
Airlines flying from Chengdu (CTU) to Lhasa (LXA)
| Air China |
| China Eastern Airlines |
| Shenzhen Airlines |
| Sichuan Airlines |