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How far is Mandalgobi from Lhasa?

The distance between Lhasa (Lhasa Gonggar Airport) and Mandalgobi (Mandalgobi Airport) is 1408 miles / 2266 kilometers / 1223 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lhasa (LXA) to Mandalgobi (MXW) is 1988 miles / 3199 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 5 minutes.

Lhasa Gonggar Airport – Mandalgobi Airport

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1408
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2266
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1223
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Distance from Lhasa to Mandalgobi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1407.834 miles
  • 2265.689 kilometers
  • 1223.374 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
  • 1408.367 miles
  • 2266.548 kilometers
  • 1223.838 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 Mandalgobi?

The estimated flight time from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Mandalgobi Airport is 3 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) and Mandalgobi Airport (MXW)

On average, flying from Lhasa to Mandalgobi generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 383 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 Mandalgobi

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

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