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How far is Rumjatar from Lhasa?

The distance between Lhasa (Lhasa Gonggar Airport) and Rumjatar (Rumjatar Airport) is 299 miles / 481 kilometers / 260 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lhasa (LXA) to Rumjatar (RUM) is 624 miles / 1004 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 58 minutes.

Lhasa Gonggar Airport – Rumjatar Airport

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Distance from Lhasa to Rumjatar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 299.172 miles
  • 481.471 kilometers
  • 259.974 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
  • 298.943 miles
  • 481.101 kilometers
  • 259.774 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 Rumjatar?

The estimated flight time from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Rumjatar Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) and Rumjatar Airport (RUM)

On average, flying from Lhasa to Rumjatar generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 152 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 Rumjatar

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

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 Rumjatar Airport
City: Rumjatar
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: RUM
ICAO Code: VNRT
Coordinates: 27°18′12″N, 86°33′1″E