How far is Lhasa from Chengdu?
The distance between Chengdu (Chengdu Tianfu International Airport) and Lhasa (Lhasa Gonggar Airport) is 815 miles / 1312 kilometers / 708 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chengdu (TFU) to Lhasa (LXA) is 1284 miles / 2066 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 13 minutes.
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport – Lhasa Gonggar Airport
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Distance from Chengdu to Lhasa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chengdu to Lhasa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 815.230 miles
- 1311.985 kilometers
- 708.415 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- 813.675 miles
- 1309.483 kilometers
- 707.064 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 Chengdu to Lhasa?
The estimated flight time from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport is 2 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chengdu and Lhasa?
The time difference between Chengdu and Lhasa is 2 hours. Lhasa is 2 hours behind Chengdu.
Flight carbon footprint between Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
On average, flying from Chengdu to Lhasa generates about 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 136 kilograms equals 300 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chengdu to Lhasa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA).
Airport information
| Origin | Chengdu Tianfu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chengdu |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | TFU |
| ICAO Code: | ZUTF |
| Coordinates: | 30°18′45″N, 104°26′28″E |
| Destination | Lhasa Gonggar Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lhasa |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | LXA |
| ICAO Code: | ZULS |
| Coordinates: | 29°17′52″N, 90°54′42″E |