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How far is Lhasa from Yichang?

The distance between Yichang (Yichang Sanxia Airport) and Lhasa (Lhasa Gonggar Airport) is 1233 miles / 1984 kilometers / 1071 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yichang (YIH) to Lhasa (LXA) is 1785 miles / 2873 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 19 minutes.

Yichang Sanxia Airport – Lhasa Gonggar Airport

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1233
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Distance from Yichang to Lhasa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1232.904 miles
  • 1984.167 kilometers
  • 1071.365 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
  • 1230.533 miles
  • 1980.351 kilometers
  • 1069.304 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 Yichang to Lhasa?

The estimated flight time from Yichang Sanxia Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport is 2 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH) and Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)

On average, flying from Yichang to Lhasa generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 359 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Yichang to Lhasa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH) and Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA).

Airport information

Origin Yichang Sanxia Airport
City: Yichang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: YIH
ICAO Code: ZHYC
Coordinates: 30°40′15″N, 111°26′27″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