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How far is Xichang from Lhasa?

The distance between Lhasa (Lhasa Gonggar Airport) and Xichang (Xichang Qingshan Airport) is 690 miles / 1111 kilometers / 600 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lhasa (LXA) to Xichang (XIC) is 1292 miles / 2079 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 53 minutes.

Lhasa Gonggar Airport – Xichang Qingshan Airport

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Distance from Lhasa to Xichang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 690.431 miles
  • 1111.141 kilometers
  • 599.968 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
  • 689.190 miles
  • 1109.143 kilometers
  • 598.890 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 Xichang?

The estimated flight time from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Xichang Qingshan Airport is 1 hour and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) and Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC)

On average, flying from Lhasa to Xichang generates about 124 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 124 kilograms equals 272 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 Xichang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) and Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC).

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 Xichang Qingshan Airport
City: Xichang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XIC
ICAO Code: ZUXC
Coordinates: 27°59′20″N, 102°11′2″E