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How far is Zhongwei from Lhasa?

The distance between Lhasa (Lhasa Gonggar Airport) and Zhongwei (Zhongwei Shapotou Airport) is 999 miles / 1608 kilometers / 868 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lhasa (LXA) to Zhongwei (ZHY) is 1470 miles / 2365 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 54 minutes.

Lhasa Gonggar Airport – Zhongwei Shapotou Airport

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Distance from Lhasa to Zhongwei

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 999.375 miles
  • 1608.339 kilometers
  • 868.433 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
  • 998.769 miles
  • 1607.363 kilometers
  • 867.906 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 Zhongwei?

The estimated flight time from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Zhongwei Shapotou Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) and Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY)

On average, flying from Lhasa to Zhongwei generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 332 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 Zhongwei

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) and Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY).

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 Zhongwei Shapotou Airport
City: Zhongwei
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: ZHY
ICAO Code: ZLZW
Coordinates: 37°34′23″N, 105°9′16″E