How far is Lhasa from Xi'an?
The distance between Xi'an (Xi'an Xianyang International Airport) and Lhasa (Lhasa Gonggar Airport) is 1105 miles / 1779 kilometers / 961 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Xi'an (XIY) to Lhasa (LXA) is 1706 miles / 2745 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 49 minutes.
Xi'an Xianyang International Airport – Lhasa Gonggar Airport
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Distance from Xi'an to Lhasa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Xi'an to Lhasa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1105.460 miles
- 1779.066 kilometers
- 960.619 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- 1103.747 miles
- 1776.309 kilometers
- 959.130 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 Xi'an to Lhasa?
The estimated flight time from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport is 2 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Xi'an and Lhasa?
The time difference between Xi'an and Lhasa is 2 hours. Lhasa is 2 hours behind Xi'an.
Flight carbon footprint between Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
On average, flying from Xi'an to Lhasa generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 346 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Xi'an to Lhasa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA).
Airport information
| Origin | Xi'an Xianyang International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Xi'an |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | XIY |
| ICAO Code: | ZLXY |
| Coordinates: | 34°26′49″N, 108°45′7″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 Xi'an (XIY) to Lhasa (LXA)
| China Eastern Airlines |
| China Southern Airlines |
| Sichuan Airlines |