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How far is Sanya from Lhasa?

The distance between Lhasa (Lhasa Gonggar Airport) and Sanya (Sanya Phoenix International Airport) is 1392 miles / 2239 kilometers / 1209 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lhasa (LXA) to Sanya (SYX) is 2328 miles / 3746 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 7 minutes.

Lhasa Gonggar Airport – Sanya Phoenix International Airport

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1209
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Distance from Lhasa to Sanya

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1391.507 miles
  • 2239.414 kilometers
  • 1209.187 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
  • 1391.505 miles
  • 2239.410 kilometers
  • 1209.184 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 Sanya?

The estimated flight time from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport is 3 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) and Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX)

On average, flying from Lhasa to Sanya generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 381 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 Sanya

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) and Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX).

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 Sanya Phoenix International Airport
City: Sanya
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SYX
ICAO Code: ZJSY
Coordinates: 18°18′10″N, 109°24′43″E