How far is Kathmandu from Lhasa?
The distance between Lhasa (Lhasa Gonggar Airport) and Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) is 355 miles / 572 kilometers / 309 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lhasa (LXA) to Kathmandu (KTM) is 697 miles / 1121 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 33 minutes.
Lhasa Gonggar Airport – Tribhuvan International Airport
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Distance from Lhasa to Kathmandu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lhasa to Kathmandu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 355.305 miles
- 571.808 kilometers
- 308.752 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- 354.816 miles
- 571.021 kilometers
- 308.326 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 Kathmandu?
The estimated flight time from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is 1 hour and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lhasa and Kathmandu?
The time difference between Lhasa and Kathmandu is 15 minutes. Kathmandu is 15 minutes behind Lhasa.
Flight carbon footprint between Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
On average, flying from Lhasa to Kathmandu generates about 77 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 77 kilograms equals 170 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 Kathmandu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).
Airport information
| Origin | Lhasa Gonggar Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lhasa |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | LXA |
| ICAO Code: | ZULS |
| Coordinates: | 29°17′52″N, 90°54′42″E |
| Destination | Tribhuvan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kathmandu |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | KTM |
| ICAO Code: | VNKT |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′47″N, 85°21′32″E |
Airlines flying from Lhasa (LXA) to Kathmandu (KTM)
| Air China |