How far is Shanghai from Lhasa?
The distance between Lhasa (Lhasa Gonggar Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 1819 miles / 2927 kilometers / 1580 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lhasa (LXA) to Shanghai (SHA) is 2453 miles / 3948 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 15 minutes.
Lhasa Gonggar Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
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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)- 1818.501 miles
- 2926.593 kilometers
- 1580.234 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- 1814.973 miles
- 2920.916 kilometers
- 1577.168 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 Hongqiao International Airport is 3 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lhasa and Shanghai?
The time difference between Lhasa and Shanghai is 2 hours. Shanghai is 2 hours ahead of Lhasa.
Flight carbon footprint between Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
On average, flying from Lhasa to Shanghai generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 444 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
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 | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E |