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How far is Simao from Lhasa?

The distance between Lhasa (Lhasa Gonggar Airport) and Simao (Pu'er Simao Airport) is 768 miles / 1236 kilometers / 667 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lhasa (LXA) to Simao (SYM) is 1463 miles / 2355 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 25 minutes.

Lhasa Gonggar Airport – Pu'er Simao Airport

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Distance from Lhasa to Simao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 768.086 miles
  • 1236.115 kilometers
  • 667.449 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
  • 768.151 miles
  • 1236.219 kilometers
  • 667.505 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 Simao?

The estimated flight time from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Pu'er Simao Airport is 1 hour and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) and Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM)

On average, flying from Lhasa to Simao generates about 132 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 132 kilograms equals 290 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 Simao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) and Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM).

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 Pu'er Simao Airport
City: Simao
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SYM
ICAO Code: ZPSM
Coordinates: 22°47′35″N, 100°57′32″E