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How far is Wonsan from Lhasa?

The distance between Lhasa (Lhasa Gonggar Airport) and Wonsan (Wonsan Kalma International Airport) is 2185 miles / 3516 kilometers / 1898 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lhasa (LXA) to Wonsan (WOS) is 3004 miles / 4835 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 44 minutes.

Lhasa Gonggar Airport – Wonsan Kalma International Airport

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2185
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3516
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1898
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Distance from Lhasa to Wonsan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2184.597 miles
  • 3515.768 kilometers
  • 1898.363 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
  • 2180.822 miles
  • 3509.693 kilometers
  • 1895.083 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 Wonsan?

The estimated flight time from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Wonsan Kalma International Airport is 4 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) and Wonsan Kalma International Airport (WOS)

On average, flying from Lhasa to Wonsan generates about 239 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 239 kilograms equals 526 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 Wonsan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) and Wonsan Kalma International Airport (WOS).

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 Wonsan Kalma International Airport
City: Wonsan
Country: North Korea Flag of North Korea
IATA Code: WOS
ICAO Code: ZKWS
Coordinates: 39°10′0″N, 127°29′9″E