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How far is Wakkanai from Lhasa?

The distance between Lhasa (Lhasa Gonggar Airport) and Wakkanai (Wakkanai Airport) is 2957 miles / 4758 kilometers / 2569 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lhasa (LXA) to Wakkanai (WKJ) is 4845 miles / 7797 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 95 hours 34 minutes.

Lhasa Gonggar Airport – Wakkanai Airport

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Distance from Lhasa to Wakkanai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2956.660 miles
  • 4758.283 kilometers
  • 2569.267 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
  • 2951.520 miles
  • 4750.011 kilometers
  • 2564.801 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 Wakkanai?

The estimated flight time from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Wakkanai Airport is 6 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) and Wakkanai Airport (WKJ)

On average, flying from Lhasa to Wakkanai generates about 329 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 329 kilograms equals 725 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 Wakkanai

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

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 Wakkanai Airport
City: Wakkanai
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: WKJ
ICAO Code: RJCW
Coordinates: 45°24′15″N, 141°48′3″E