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How far is Lanzhou from Xi'an?

The distance between Xi'an (Xi'an Xianyang International Airport) and Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) is 323 miles / 519 kilometers / 280 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Xi'an (XIY) to Lanzhou (LHW) is 404 miles / 650 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 24 minutes.

Xi'an Xianyang International Airport – Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport

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Distance from Xi'an to Lanzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 322.543 miles
  • 519.083 kilometers
  • 280.282 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
  • 322.101 miles
  • 518.371 kilometers
  • 279.898 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 Lanzhou?

The estimated flight time from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.

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

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

Flight carbon footprint between Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)

On average, flying from Xi'an to Lanzhou generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 160 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 Lanzhou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW).

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 Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport
City: Lanzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: LHW
ICAO Code: ZLLL
Coordinates: 36°30′54″N, 103°37′12″E