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How far is Lijiang from Bishkek?

The distance between Bishkek (Manas International Airport) and Lijiang (Lijiang Sanyi International Airport) is 1836 miles / 2955 kilometers / 1595 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bishkek (FRU) to Lijiang (LJG) is 2669 miles / 4296 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 52 minutes.

Manas International Airport – Lijiang Sanyi International Airport

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Distance from Bishkek to Lijiang

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bishkek to Lijiang. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1835.888 miles
  • 2954.575 kilometers
  • 1595.343 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
  • 1834.969 miles
  • 2953.097 kilometers
  • 1594.545 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 Bishkek to Lijiang?

The estimated flight time from Manas International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport is 3 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Manas International Airport (FRU) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG)

On average, flying from Bishkek to Lijiang generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 447 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bishkek to Lijiang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Manas International Airport (FRU) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG).

Airport information

Origin Manas International Airport
City: Bishkek
Country: Kyrgyzstan Flag of Kyrgyzstan
IATA Code: FRU
ICAO Code: UAFM
Coordinates: 43°3′40″N, 74°28′39″E
Destination Lijiang Sanyi International Airport
City: Lijiang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: LJG
ICAO Code: ZPLJ
Coordinates: 26°40′45″N, 100°14′44″E