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How far is Lhasa from Changsha?

The distance between Changsha (Changsha Huanghua International Airport) and Lhasa (Lhasa Gonggar Airport) is 1354 miles / 2179 kilometers / 1177 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Changsha (CSX) to Lhasa (LXA) is 1996 miles / 3213 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 0 minutes.

Changsha Huanghua International Airport – Lhasa Gonggar Airport

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2179
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1177
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Distance from Changsha to Lhasa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1354.094 miles
  • 2179.204 kilometers
  • 1176.676 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
  • 1351.556 miles
  • 2175.119 kilometers
  • 1174.470 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 Changsha to Lhasa?

The estimated flight time from Changsha Huanghua International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Changsha Huanghua International Airport (CSX) and Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)

On average, flying from Changsha to Lhasa generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Changsha to Lhasa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Changsha Huanghua International Airport (CSX) and Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA).

Airport information

Origin Changsha Huanghua International Airport
City: Changsha
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CSX
ICAO Code: ZGHA
Coordinates: 28°11′21″N, 113°13′12″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