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How far is Lijiang from Baku?

The distance between Baku (Heydar Aliyev International Airport) and Lijiang (Lijiang Sanyi International Airport) is 3004 miles / 4834 kilometers / 2610 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Baku (GYD) to Lijiang (LJG) is 4718 miles / 7593 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 94 hours 35 minutes.

Heydar Aliyev International Airport – Lijiang Sanyi International Airport

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Distance from Baku to Lijiang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3003.835 miles
  • 4834.204 kilometers
  • 2610.261 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
  • 2998.824 miles
  • 4826.140 kilometers
  • 2605.907 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 Baku to Lijiang?

The estimated flight time from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport is 6 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG)

On average, flying from Baku to Lijiang generates about 335 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 335 kilograms equals 738 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Baku to Lijiang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG).

Airport information

Origin Heydar Aliyev International Airport
City: Baku
Country: Azerbaijan Flag of Azerbaijan
IATA Code: GYD
ICAO Code: UBBB
Coordinates: 40°28′2″N, 50°2′48″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