How far is Lhasa from Beijing?
The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Lhasa (Lhasa Gonggar Airport) is 1632 miles / 2626 kilometers / 1418 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Beijing (PEK) to Lhasa (LXA) is 2238 miles / 3601 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 24 minutes.
Beijing Capital 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)- 1631.571 miles
- 2625.759 kilometers
- 1417.796 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- 1629.522 miles
- 2622.462 kilometers
- 1416.016 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 Capital International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport is 3 hours and 35 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 Capital International Airport (PEK) and Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
On average, flying from Beijing to Lhasa generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 414 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 Capital International Airport (PEK) and Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA).
Airport information
| Origin | Beijing Capital International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beijing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PEK |
| ICAO Code: | ZBAA |
| Coordinates: | 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E |
| Destination | Lhasa Gonggar Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lhasa |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | LXA |
| ICAO Code: | ZULS |
| Coordinates: | 29°17′52″N, 90°54′42″E |
Airlines flying from Beijing (PEK) to Lhasa (LXA)
| Air China |
| Shenzhen Airlines |