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How far is Khovd from Lhasa?

The distance between Lhasa (Lhasa Gonggar Airport) and Khovd (Khovd Airport) is 1287 miles / 2072 kilometers / 1119 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lhasa (LXA) to Khovd (HVD) is 2090 miles / 3363 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 50 minutes.

Lhasa Gonggar Airport – Khovd Airport

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1287
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2072
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1119
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Distance from Lhasa to Khovd

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1287.457 miles
  • 2071.962 kilometers
  • 1118.770 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
  • 1289.592 miles
  • 2075.398 kilometers
  • 1120.625 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 Lhasa to Khovd?

The estimated flight time from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Khovd Airport is 2 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) and Khovd Airport (HVD)

On average, flying from Lhasa to Khovd generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 366 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lhasa to Khovd

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) and Khovd Airport (HVD).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Khovd Airport
City: Khovd
Country: Mongolia Flag of Mongolia
IATA Code: HVD
ICAO Code: ZMKD
Coordinates: 47°57′14″N, 91°37′41″E