How far is Xining from Lhasa?
The distance between Lhasa (Lhasa Gonggar Airport) and Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) is 816 miles / 1313 kilometers / 709 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lhasa (LXA) to Xining (XNN) is 1228 miles / 1977 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 9 minutes.
Lhasa Gonggar Airport – Xining Caojiabao International Airport
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Distance from Lhasa to Xining
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lhasa to Xining. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 815.594 miles
- 1312.571 kilometers
- 708.732 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- 815.320 miles
- 1312.131 kilometers
- 708.494 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 Xining?
The estimated flight time from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Xining Caojiabao International Airport is 2 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lhasa and Xining?
The time difference between Lhasa and Xining is 2 hours. Xining is 2 hours ahead of Lhasa.
Flight carbon footprint between Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) and Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN)
On average, flying from Lhasa to Xining generates about 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 136 kilograms equals 300 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 Xining
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) and Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN).
Airport information
| Origin | Lhasa Gonggar Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lhasa |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | LXA |
| ICAO Code: | ZULS |
| Coordinates: | 29°17′52″N, 90°54′42″E |
| Destination | Xining Caojiabao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Xining |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | XNN |
| ICAO Code: | ZLXN |
| Coordinates: | 36°31′39″N, 102°2′34″E |
Airlines flying from Lhasa (LXA) to Xining (XNN)
| Sichuan Airlines |