How far is Lhasa from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Lhasa (Lhasa Gonggar Airport) is 1846 miles / 2972 kilometers / 1605 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Lhasa (LXA) is 2495 miles / 4016 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 46 minutes.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Lhasa Gonggar Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Lhasa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Lhasa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1846.475 miles
- 2971.614 kilometers
- 1604.543 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- 1842.892 miles
- 2965.847 kilometers
- 1601.429 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 Shanghai to Lhasa?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport is 3 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Lhasa?
The time difference between Shanghai and Lhasa is 2 hours. Lhasa is 2 hours behind Shanghai.
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Lhasa generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 449 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Lhasa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E |
| Destination | Lhasa Gonggar Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lhasa |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | LXA |
| ICAO Code: | ZULS |
| Coordinates: | 29°17′52″N, 90°54′42″E |