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How far is Nanjing from Lhasa?

The distance between Lhasa (Lhasa Gonggar Airport) and Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) is 1671 miles / 2689 kilometers / 1452 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lhasa (LXA) to Nanjing (NKG) is 2299 miles / 3700 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 29 minutes.

Lhasa Gonggar Airport – Nanjing Lukou International Airport

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1671
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Distance from Lhasa to Nanjing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1670.820 miles
  • 2688.924 kilometers
  • 1451.903 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
  • 1667.597 miles
  • 2683.737 kilometers
  • 1449.102 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 Nanjing?

The estimated flight time from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)

On average, flying from Lhasa to Nanjing generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 420 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 Nanjing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG).

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 Nanjing Lukou International Airport
City: Nanjing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NKG
ICAO Code: ZSNJ
Coordinates: 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″E