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How far is Jomsom from Lhasa?

The distance between Lhasa (Lhasa Gonggar Airport) and Jomsom (Jomsom Airport) is 436 miles / 702 kilometers / 379 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lhasa (LXA) to Jomsom (JMO) is 879 miles / 1415 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 46 minutes.

Lhasa Gonggar Airport – Jomsom Airport

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436
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702
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379
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Distance from Lhasa to Jomsom

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 436.480 miles
  • 702.447 kilometers
  • 379.291 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
  • 435.663 miles
  • 701.132 kilometers
  • 378.581 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 Jomsom?

The estimated flight time from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Jomsom Airport is 1 hour and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) and Jomsom Airport (JMO)

On average, flying from Lhasa to Jomsom generates about 89 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 89 kilograms equals 197 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 Jomsom

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) and Jomsom Airport (JMO).

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 Jomsom Airport
City: Jomsom
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: JMO
ICAO Code: VNJS
Coordinates: 28°46′49″N, 83°43′22″E