How far is Lhasa from Beijing?
The distance between Beijing (Beijing Daxing International Airport) and Lhasa (Lhasa Gonggar Airport) is 1610 miles / 2591 kilometers / 1399 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Beijing (PKX) to Lhasa (LXA) is 2208 miles / 3554 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 51 minutes.
Beijing Daxing International Airport – Lhasa Gonggar Airport
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Distance from Beijing to Lhasa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Beijing to Lhasa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1610.214 miles
- 2591.388 kilometers
- 1399.238 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- 1608.107 miles
- 2587.997 kilometers
- 1397.406 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 Beijing to Lhasa?
The estimated flight time from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Beijing and Lhasa?
The time difference between Beijing and Lhasa is 2 hours. Lhasa is 2 hours behind Beijing.
Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
On average, flying from Beijing to Lhasa generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 411 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Beijing to Lhasa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA).
Airport information
| Origin | Beijing Daxing International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beijing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PKX |
| ICAO Code: | ZBAD |
| Coordinates: | 39°30′33″N, 116°24′38″E |
| Destination | Lhasa Gonggar Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lhasa |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | LXA |
| ICAO Code: | ZULS |
| Coordinates: | 29°17′52″N, 90°54′42″E |