How far is Taiyuan from Lhasa?
The distance between Lhasa (Lhasa Gonggar Airport) and Taiyuan (Taiyuan Wusu International Airport) is 1378 miles / 2217 kilometers / 1197 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lhasa (LXA) to Taiyuan (TYN) is 1941 miles / 3124 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 1 minutes.
Lhasa Gonggar Airport – Taiyuan Wusu International Airport
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Distance from Lhasa to Taiyuan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lhasa to Taiyuan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1377.702 miles
- 2217.197 kilometers
- 1197.191 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- 1375.909 miles
- 2214.312 kilometers
- 1195.633 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 Taiyuan?
The estimated flight time from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport is 3 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lhasa and Taiyuan?
The time difference between Lhasa and Taiyuan is 2 hours. Taiyuan is 2 hours ahead of Lhasa.
Flight carbon footprint between Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) and Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN)
On average, flying from Lhasa to Taiyuan generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 379 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 Taiyuan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) and Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN).
Airport information
| Origin | Lhasa Gonggar Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lhasa |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | LXA |
| ICAO Code: | ZULS |
| Coordinates: | 29°17′52″N, 90°54′42″E |
| Destination | Taiyuan Wusu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Taiyuan |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | TYN |
| ICAO Code: | ZBYN |
| Coordinates: | 37°44′48″N, 112°37′40″E |