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How far is Beijing from Lhasa?

The distance between Lhasa (Lhasa Gonggar Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) is 1632 miles / 2626 kilometers / 1418 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lhasa (LXA) to Beijing (PEK) is 2239 miles / 3604 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 29 minutes.

Lhasa Gonggar Airport – Beijing Capital International Airport

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Distance from Lhasa to Beijing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1631.571 miles
  • 2625.759 kilometers
  • 1417.796 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
  • 1629.522 miles
  • 2622.462 kilometers
  • 1416.016 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 Beijing?

The estimated flight time from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 3 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

On average, flying from Lhasa to Beijing generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 414 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 Beijing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

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 Beijing Capital International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PEK
ICAO Code: ZBAA
Coordinates: 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E

Airlines flying from Lhasa (LXA) to Beijing (PEK)

Air China
Shenzhen Airlines