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How far is Lhasa from Hangzhou?

The distance between Hangzhou (Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport) and Lhasa (Lhasa Gonggar Airport) is 1770 miles / 2849 kilometers / 1538 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hangzhou (HGH) to Lhasa (LXA) is 2417 miles / 3890 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 51 minutes.

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport – Lhasa Gonggar Airport

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Distance from Hangzhou to Lhasa

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hangzhou to Lhasa. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1770.334 miles
  • 2849.076 kilometers
  • 1538.378 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
  • 1766.908 miles
  • 2843.563 kilometers
  • 1535.401 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 Hangzhou to Lhasa?

The estimated flight time from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport is 3 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) and Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)

On average, flying from Hangzhou to Lhasa generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 436 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Hangzhou to Lhasa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) and Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA).

Airport information

Origin Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport
City: Hangzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: HGH
ICAO Code: ZSHC
Coordinates: 30°13′46″N, 120°26′2″E
Destination Lhasa Gonggar Airport
City: Lhasa
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: LXA
ICAO Code: ZULS
Coordinates: 29°17′52″N, 90°54′42″E