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How far is Lhasa from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Lhasa (Lhasa Gonggar Airport) is 1444 miles / 2324 kilometers / 1255 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Guangzhou (CAN) to Lhasa (LXA) is 2174 miles / 3498 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 20 minutes.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Lhasa Gonggar Airport

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Distance from Guangzhou to Lhasa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1444.186 miles
  • 2324.192 kilometers
  • 1254.963 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
  • 1442.239 miles
  • 2321.059 kilometers
  • 1253.272 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 Guangzhou to Lhasa?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport is 3 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Lhasa 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 Guangzhou to Lhasa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA).

Airport information

Origin Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
City: Guangzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CAN
ICAO Code: ZGGG
Coordinates: 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″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