How far is Lhasa from Simao?

The distance between Simao (Pu'er Simao Airport) and Lhasa (Lhasa Gonggar Airport) is 768 miles / 1236 kilometers / 667 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Simao (SYM) to Lhasa (LXA) is 1468 miles / 2363 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 34 minutes.

Distance from Simao to Lhasa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 768.086 miles
• 1236.115 kilometers
• 667.449 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

• 768.151 miles
• 1236.219 kilometers
• 667.505 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 Simao to Lhasa?

The estimated flight time from Pu'er Simao Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport is 1 hour and 57 minutes.

What is the time difference between Simao and Lhasa?

The time difference between Simao and Lhasa is 2 hours. Lhasa is 2 hours behind Simao.

Flight carbon footprint between Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM) and Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)

On average, flying from Simao to Lhasa generates about 132 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 132 kilograms equals 290 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Simao to Lhasa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM) and Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA).

Airport information

Origin	Pu'er Simao Airport
City:	Simao
Country:	China
IATA Code:	SYM
ICAO Code:	ZPSM
Coordinates:	22°47′35″N, 100°57′32″E

Destination	Lhasa Gonggar Airport
City:	Lhasa
Country:	China
IATA Code:	LXA
ICAO Code:	ZULS
Coordinates:	29°17′52″N, 90°54′42″E