How far is Lhasa from Nanjing?
The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Lhasa (Lhasa Gonggar Airport) is 1671 miles / 2689 kilometers / 1452 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nanjing (NKG) to Lhasa (LXA) is 2298 miles / 3698 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 27 minutes.
Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Lhasa Gonggar Airport
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Distance from Nanjing to Lhasa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nanjing to Lhasa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1670.820 miles
- 2688.924 kilometers
- 1451.903 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- 1667.597 miles
- 2683.737 kilometers
- 1449.102 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 Nanjing to Lhasa?
The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nanjing and Lhasa?
The time difference between Nanjing and Lhasa is 2 hours. Lhasa is 2 hours behind Nanjing.
Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
On average, flying from Nanjing to Lhasa generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 420 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Nanjing to Lhasa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA).
Airport information
| Origin | Nanjing Lukou International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nanjing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | NKG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSNJ |
| Coordinates: | 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″E |
| Destination | Lhasa Gonggar Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lhasa |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | LXA |
| ICAO Code: | ZULS |
| Coordinates: | 29°17′52″N, 90°54′42″E |