How far is Lhasa from Taiyuan?
The distance between Taiyuan (Taiyuan Wusu International Airport) and Lhasa (Lhasa Gonggar Airport) is 1378 miles / 2217 kilometers / 1197 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Taiyuan (TYN) to Lhasa (LXA) is 1941 miles / 3123 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 55 minutes.
Taiyuan Wusu International Airport – Lhasa Gonggar Airport
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Distance from Taiyuan to Lhasa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Taiyuan to Lhasa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1377.702 miles
- 2217.197 kilometers
- 1197.191 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- 1375.909 miles
- 2214.312 kilometers
- 1195.633 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 Taiyuan to Lhasa?
The estimated flight time from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport is 3 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Taiyuan and Lhasa?
The time difference between Taiyuan and Lhasa is 2 hours. Lhasa is 2 hours behind Taiyuan.
Flight carbon footprint between Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) and Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
On average, flying from Taiyuan to Lhasa generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 379 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Taiyuan to Lhasa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) and Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA).
Airport information
| Origin | Taiyuan Wusu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Taiyuan |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | TYN |
| ICAO Code: | ZBYN |
| Coordinates: | 37°44′48″N, 112°37′40″E |
| Destination | Lhasa Gonggar Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lhasa |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | LXA |
| ICAO Code: | ZULS |
| Coordinates: | 29°17′52″N, 90°54′42″E |