How far is Lhasa from Xining?
The distance between Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) and Lhasa (Lhasa Gonggar Airport) is 816 miles / 1313 kilometers / 709 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Xining (XNN) to Lhasa (LXA) is 1226 miles / 1973 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 1 minutes.
Xining Caojiabao International Airport – Lhasa Gonggar Airport
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Distance from Xining to Lhasa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Xining to Lhasa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 815.594 miles
- 1312.571 kilometers
- 708.732 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- 815.320 miles
- 1312.131 kilometers
- 708.494 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 Xining to Lhasa?
The estimated flight time from Xining Caojiabao International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport is 2 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Xining and Lhasa?
The time difference between Xining and Lhasa is 2 hours. Lhasa is 2 hours behind Xining.
Flight carbon footprint between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
On average, flying from Xining to Lhasa generates about 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 136 kilograms equals 300 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Xining to Lhasa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA).
Airport information
| Origin | Xining Caojiabao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Xining |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | XNN |
| ICAO Code: | ZLXN |
| Coordinates: | 36°31′39″N, 102°2′34″E |
| Destination | Lhasa Gonggar Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lhasa |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | LXA |
| ICAO Code: | ZULS |
| Coordinates: | 29°17′52″N, 90°54′42″E |
Airlines flying from Xining (XNN) to Lhasa (LXA)
| Sichuan Airlines |