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How far is Shanghai from Lhasa?

The distance between Lhasa (Lhasa Gonggar Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 1846 miles / 2972 kilometers / 1605 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lhasa (LXA) to Shanghai (PVG) is 2484 miles / 3997 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 48 minutes.

Lhasa Gonggar Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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1846
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Distance from Lhasa to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1846.475 miles
  • 2971.614 kilometers
  • 1604.543 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
  • 1842.892 miles
  • 2965.847 kilometers
  • 1601.429 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 Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 3 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

On average, flying from Lhasa to Shanghai generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 449 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 Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PVG
ICAO Code: ZSPD
Coordinates: 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E