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How far is Mandalgobi from Lijiang?

The distance between Lijiang (Lijiang Sanyi International Airport) and Mandalgobi (Mandalgobi Airport) is 1356 miles / 2182 kilometers / 1178 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lijiang (LJG) to Mandalgobi (MXW) is 1855 miles / 2986 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 51 minutes.

Lijiang Sanyi International Airport – Mandalgobi Airport

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2182
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1178
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Distance from Lijiang to Mandalgobi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1355.522 miles
  • 2181.501 kilometers
  • 1177.916 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
  • 1357.967 miles
  • 2185.436 kilometers
  • 1180.041 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 Mandalgobi?

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

What is the time difference between Lijiang and Mandalgobi?

There is no time difference between Lijiang and Mandalgobi.

Flight carbon footprint between Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) and Mandalgobi Airport (MXW)

On average, flying from Lijiang to Mandalgobi generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 376 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 Mandalgobi

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Mandalgobi Airport
City: Mandalgobi
Country: Mongolia Flag of Mongolia
IATA Code: MXW
ICAO Code: ZMMG
Coordinates: 45°44′17″N, 106°16′8″E