How far is Lhasa from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Lhasa (Lhasa Gonggar Airport) is 1819 miles / 2927 kilometers / 1580 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Lhasa (LXA) is 2453 miles / 3947 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 13 minutes.
Shanghai Hongqiao 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)- 1818.501 miles
- 2926.593 kilometers
- 1580.234 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- 1814.973 miles
- 2920.916 kilometers
- 1577.168 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 Hongqiao International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport is 3 hours and 56 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Lhasa generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 444 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E |
| Destination | Lhasa Gonggar Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lhasa |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | LXA |
| ICAO Code: | ZULS |
| Coordinates: | 29°17′52″N, 90°54′42″E |