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How far is Tianshui from Lhasa?

The distance between Lhasa (Lhasa Gonggar Airport) and Tianshui (Tianshui Maijishan Airport) is 949 miles / 1527 kilometers / 825 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lhasa (LXA) to Tianshui (THQ) is 1543 miles / 2483 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 58 minutes.

Lhasa Gonggar Airport – Tianshui Maijishan Airport

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949
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1527
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825
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Distance from Lhasa to Tianshui

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 948.969 miles
  • 1527.218 kilometers
  • 824.632 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
  • 947.693 miles
  • 1525.164 kilometers
  • 823.523 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 Tianshui?

The estimated flight time from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Tianshui Maijishan Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) and Tianshui Maijishan Airport (THQ)

On average, flying from Lhasa to Tianshui generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 325 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 Tianshui

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) and Tianshui Maijishan Airport (THQ).

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 Tianshui Maijishan Airport
City: Tianshui
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: THQ
ICAO Code: ZLTS
Coordinates: 34°33′33″N, 105°51′36″E