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How far is Lhasa from Arxan?

The distance between Arxan (Arxan Yi'ershi Airport) and Lhasa (Lhasa Gonggar Airport) is 1987 miles / 3198 kilometers / 1727 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Arxan (YIE) to Lhasa (LXA) is 2799 miles / 4504 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 4 minutes.

Arxan Yi'ershi Airport – Lhasa Gonggar Airport

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1987
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3198
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1727
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Distance from Arxan to Lhasa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1986.959 miles
  • 3197.701 kilometers
  • 1726.620 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
  • 1985.408 miles
  • 3195.205 kilometers
  • 1725.273 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 Arxan to Lhasa?

The estimated flight time from Arxan Yi'ershi Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Arxan Yi'ershi Airport (YIE) and Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)

On average, flying from Arxan to Lhasa generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 477 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Arxan to Lhasa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Arxan Yi'ershi Airport (YIE) and Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA).

Airport information

Origin Arxan Yi'ershi Airport
City: Arxan
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: YIE
ICAO Code: ZBES
Coordinates: 47°18′38″N, 119°54′42″E
Destination Lhasa Gonggar Airport
City: Lhasa
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: LXA
ICAO Code: ZULS
Coordinates: 29°17′52″N, 90°54′42″E