Driving from Lhasa to Xi’an
Xi’an lies 1,756 km (1,091 mi) east of Lhasa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 26 h 46 min without stops, over roughly 2,142 km (1,331 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Lhasa | Xi’an | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 867,900 | 13 million |
| Elevation | 3,651 m (11,978 ft) | 416 m (1,365 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 850000 | 710000 |
Where to book car hire from Lhasa to Xi’an
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Staying in Xi’an
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Common questions
How far is Xi’an from Lhasa?
1,756 km (1,091 mi) in a straight line, east of Lhasa; by road roughly 2,142 km (1,331 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lhasa to Xi’an by car?
About 26 h 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lhasa and Xi’an?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.