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How far is Lhasa from Xichang?

The distance between Xichang (Xichang Qingshan Airport) and Lhasa (Lhasa Gonggar Airport) is 690 miles / 1111 kilometers / 600 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Xichang (XIC) to Lhasa (LXA) is 1294 miles / 2083 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 52 minutes.

Xichang Qingshan Airport – Lhasa Gonggar Airport

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Distance from Xichang to Lhasa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 690.431 miles
  • 1111.141 kilometers
  • 599.968 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
  • 689.190 miles
  • 1109.143 kilometers
  • 598.890 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 Xichang to Lhasa?

The estimated flight time from Xichang Qingshan Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport is 1 hour and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) and Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)

On average, flying from Xichang to Lhasa generates about 124 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 124 kilograms equals 272 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Xichang to Lhasa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) and Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA).

Airport information

Origin Xichang Qingshan Airport
City: Xichang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XIC
ICAO Code: ZUXC
Coordinates: 27°59′20″N, 102°11′2″E
Destination 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