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How far is Seoul from Lhasa?

The distance between Lhasa (Lhasa Gonggar Airport) and Seoul (Seoul Gimpo International Airport) is 2136 miles / 3437 kilometers / 1856 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lhasa (LXA) to Seoul (GMP) is 3017 miles / 4855 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 57 minutes.

Lhasa Gonggar Airport – Seoul Gimpo International Airport

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Distance from Lhasa to Seoul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2135.869 miles
  • 3437.348 kilometers
  • 1856.019 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
  • 2132.029 miles
  • 3431.168 kilometers
  • 1852.682 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 Lhasa to Seoul?

The estimated flight time from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Seoul Gimpo International Airport is 4 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)

On average, flying from Lhasa to Seoul generates about 233 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 233 kilograms equals 514 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lhasa to Seoul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Seoul Gimpo International Airport
City: Seoul
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: GMP
ICAO Code: RKSS
Coordinates: 37°33′29″N, 126°47′27″E