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How far is Lijiang from Xi'an?

The distance between Xi'an (Xi'an Xianyang International Airport) and Lijiang (Lijiang Sanyi International Airport) is 737 miles / 1185 kilometers / 640 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Xi'an (XIY) to Lijiang (LJG) is 949 miles / 1527 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 25 minutes.

Xi'an Xianyang International Airport – Lijiang Sanyi International Airport

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Distance from Xi'an to Lijiang

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Xi'an to Lijiang. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 736.570 miles
  • 1185.395 kilometers
  • 640.062 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
  • 737.048 miles
  • 1186.164 kilometers
  • 640.477 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 Xi'an to Lijiang?

The estimated flight time from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport is 1 hour and 53 minutes.

What is the time difference between Xi'an and Lijiang?

There is no time difference between Xi'an and Lijiang.

Flight carbon footprint between Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG)

On average, flying from Xi'an to Lijiang generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 283 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Xi'an to Lijiang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG).

Airport information

Origin Xi'an Xianyang International Airport
City: Xi'an
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XIY
ICAO Code: ZLXY
Coordinates: 34°26′49″N, 108°45′7″E
Destination Lijiang Sanyi International Airport
City: Lijiang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: LJG
ICAO Code: ZPLJ
Coordinates: 26°40′45″N, 100°14′44″E

Airlines flying from Xi'an (XIY) to Lijiang (LJG)

Beijing Capital Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
Lucky Air
Shenzhen Airlines