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How far is Lijiang from Mandalgobi?

The distance between Mandalgobi (Mandalgobi Airport) and Lijiang (Lijiang Sanyi International Airport) is 1356 miles / 2182 kilometers / 1178 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mandalgobi (MXW) to Lijiang (LJG) is 1854 miles / 2984 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 48 minutes.

Mandalgobi Airport – Lijiang Sanyi International Airport

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2182
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1178
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Distance from Mandalgobi to Lijiang

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Mandalgobi to Lijiang. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1355.522 miles
  • 2181.501 kilometers
  • 1177.916 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
  • 1357.967 miles
  • 2185.436 kilometers
  • 1180.041 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 Mandalgobi to Lijiang?

The estimated flight time from Mandalgobi Airport to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

What is the time difference between Mandalgobi and Lijiang?

There is no time difference between Mandalgobi and Lijiang.

Flight carbon footprint between Mandalgobi Airport (MXW) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG)

On average, flying from Mandalgobi to Lijiang generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 376 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mandalgobi to Lijiang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mandalgobi Airport (MXW) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG).

Airport information

Origin Mandalgobi Airport
City: Mandalgobi
Country: Mongolia Flag of Mongolia
IATA Code: MXW
ICAO Code: ZMMG
Coordinates: 45°44′17″N, 106°16′8″E
Destination Lijiang Sanyi International Airport
City: Lijiang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: LJG
ICAO Code: ZPLJ
Coordinates: 26°40′45″N, 100°14′44″E