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How far is Kashgar from Lijiang?

The distance between Lijiang (Lijiang Sanyi International Airport) and Kashgar (Kashgar Airport) is 1653 miles / 2660 kilometers / 1436 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lijiang (LJG) to Kashgar (KHG) is 2479 miles / 3990 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 5 minutes.

Lijiang Sanyi International Airport – Kashgar Airport

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Distance from Lijiang to Kashgar

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lijiang to Kashgar. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1652.905 miles
  • 2660.093 kilometers
  • 1436.335 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
  • 1651.650 miles
  • 2658.073 kilometers
  • 1435.245 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 Lijiang to Kashgar?

The estimated flight time from Lijiang Sanyi International Airport to Kashgar Airport is 3 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) and Kashgar Airport (KHG)

On average, flying from Lijiang to Kashgar generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 418 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lijiang to Kashgar

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) and Kashgar Airport (KHG).

Airport information

Origin Lijiang Sanyi International Airport
City: Lijiang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: LJG
ICAO Code: ZPLJ
Coordinates: 26°40′45″N, 100°14′44″E
Destination Kashgar Airport
City: Kashgar
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KHG
ICAO Code: ZWSH
Coordinates: 39°32′34″N, 76°1′11″E