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How far is Nyingchi from Ulaanbaatar?

The distance between Ulaanbaatar (Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport) and Nyingchi (Nyingchi Mainling Airport) is 1441 miles / 2319 kilometers / 1252 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ulaanbaatar (ULN) to Nyingchi (LZY) is 2336 miles / 3759 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 10 minutes.

Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport – Nyingchi Mainling Airport

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Distance from Ulaanbaatar to Nyingchi

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ulaanbaatar to Nyingchi. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1440.939 miles
  • 2318.966 kilometers
  • 1252.142 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
  • 1442.102 miles
  • 2320.839 kilometers
  • 1253.153 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 Ulaanbaatar to Nyingchi?

The estimated flight time from Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport to Nyingchi Mainling Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport (ULN) and Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY)

On average, flying from Ulaanbaatar to Nyingchi generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 388 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ulaanbaatar to Nyingchi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport (ULN) and Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY).

Airport information

Origin Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport
City: Ulaanbaatar
Country: Mongolia Flag of Mongolia
IATA Code: ULN
ICAO Code: ZMUB
Coordinates: 47°50′35″N, 106°46′1″E
Destination Nyingchi Mainling Airport
City: Nyingchi
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: LZY
ICAO Code: ZUNZ
Coordinates: 29°18′11″N, 94°20′7″E