How far is Lhasa from Lanzhou?
The distance between Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) and Lhasa (Lhasa Gonggar Airport) is 889 miles / 1431 kilometers / 773 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lanzhou (LHW) to Lhasa (LXA) is 1347 miles / 2168 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 18 minutes.
Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport – Lhasa Gonggar Airport
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Distance from Lanzhou to Lhasa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lanzhou to Lhasa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 889.267 miles
- 1431.137 kilometers
- 772.752 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- 888.715 miles
- 1430.248 kilometers
- 772.272 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 Lanzhou to Lhasa?
The estimated flight time from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport is 2 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lanzhou and Lhasa?
The time difference between Lanzhou and Lhasa is 2 hours. Lhasa is 2 hours behind Lanzhou.
Flight carbon footprint between Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) and Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
On average, flying from Lanzhou to Lhasa generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 315 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lanzhou to Lhasa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) and Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA).
Airport information
| Origin | Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lanzhou |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | LHW |
| ICAO Code: | ZLLL |
| Coordinates: | 36°30′54″N, 103°37′12″E |
| Destination | Lhasa Gonggar Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lhasa |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | LXA |
| ICAO Code: | ZULS |
| Coordinates: | 29°17′52″N, 90°54′42″E |