How far is Lhasa from Lijiang?
The distance between Lijiang (Lijiang Sanyi International Airport) and Lhasa (Lhasa Gonggar Airport) is 598 miles / 963 kilometers / 520 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lijiang (LJG) to Lhasa (LXA) is 1121 miles / 1804 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 17 minutes.
Lijiang Sanyi International Airport – Lhasa Gonggar Airport
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Distance from Lijiang to Lhasa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lijiang to Lhasa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 598.140 miles
- 962.612 kilometers
- 519.769 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- 597.316 miles
- 961.287 kilometers
- 519.054 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 Lijiang to Lhasa?
The estimated flight time from Lijiang Sanyi International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lijiang and Lhasa?
The time difference between Lijiang and Lhasa is 2 hours. Lhasa is 2 hours behind Lijiang.
Flight carbon footprint between Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) and Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
On average, flying from Lijiang to Lhasa generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 248 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lijiang to Lhasa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) and Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA).
Airport information
| Origin | Lijiang Sanyi International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lijiang |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | LJG |
| ICAO Code: | ZPLJ |
| Coordinates: | 26°40′45″N, 100°14′44″E |
| Destination | Lhasa Gonggar Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lhasa |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | LXA |
| ICAO Code: | ZULS |
| Coordinates: | 29°17′52″N, 90°54′42″E |