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How far is Simara from Lhasa?

The distance between Lhasa (Lhasa Gonggar Airport) and Simara (Simara Airport) is 391 miles / 628 kilometers / 339 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lhasa (LXA) to Simara (SIF) is 646 miles / 1039 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 42 minutes.

Lhasa Gonggar Airport – Simara Airport

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391
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628
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339
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Distance from Lhasa to Simara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 390.527 miles
  • 628.493 kilometers
  • 339.359 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
  • 390.089 miles
  • 627.788 kilometers
  • 338.978 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 Simara?

The estimated flight time from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Simara Airport is 1 hour and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) and Simara Airport (SIF)

On average, flying from Lhasa to Simara generates about 83 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 83 kilograms equals 182 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 Simara

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

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 Simara Airport
City: Simara
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: SIF
ICAO Code: VNSI
Coordinates: 27°9′34″N, 84°58′48″E